Morningstar Report 11-21-09
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Rating and Risk
Fairholme  FAIRX
 Morningstar Rating (Relative to Category)10-31-09 
 Morningstar ReturnMorningstar RiskMorningstar RatingTM
3-YearHighHigh5 stars
5-YearHighHigh5 stars
10-Year------Not Rated
OverallHighHigh5 stars
Morningstar Category: Large BlendClick here to see our Methodology
 Volatility Measurements Trailing 3-Yr through 10-31-09 | *Trailing 5-Yr through 10-31-09 
Standard Deviation25.32 Sharpe Ratio0.06
Mean3.84 Bear Market Decile Rank*3
 Modern Portfolio Theory StatisticsTrailing 3-Yr through 10-31-09 
 Standard Index
S&P 500 TR
Best Fit Index
Morningstar Small Cap TR
R-Squared8286
Beta1.170.91
Alpha10.467.22
Total Returns
Fairholme  FAIRX
 Growth of $10,00010-31-09 
Fund: FairholmeCategory: Large BlendIndex: S&P 500 TR
 
 Performance History11-20-09 
 2002200320042005200620072008 YTD
Total Return %-1.624.024.913.716.712.4-29.732.9
+/- Index---------------------9.4
+/- Category15.0-12.38.64.52.76.28.114.3
% Rank in Category19241423106---
Fund CategoryMBMBMBMBMBLBLBLB
See fund category codes
         
 Trailing Total Returnsthrough 11-20-09 
 Total Return %+/- S&P 500 TR+/- Morningstar Large Core TR USD Index % Rank in Cat
1-Day-0.140.160.30---
1-Week0.450.580.70---
1-Month2.362.101.88---
3-Month4.46-4.45-4.12---
Year-to-date32.929.4013.59---
1-Year71.1122.3128.62---
3-Year Annualized2.458.355.99---
5-Year Annualized7.987.305.89---
10-Yr Annualized------------
     
 Historical Quarterly Returns 
Q1Q2Q3Q4
2009-12.4532.7410.44---
2008-3.55-2.44-1.70-23.99
20072.526.834.00-1.36
20066.352.43-0.958.17
20051.893.973.453.79
20049.63-3.715.7211.94
2003-6.0313.822.9112.62
Investor Returns
Fairholme  FAIRX
What are Investor Returns?
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 Performance History
 2002200320042005200620072008
Investor Return %-2.527.027.013.815.811.1-33.9
Total Return %-1.624.024.913.716.712.4-29.7
+/- Category *14.8-12.610.34.63.26.63.8
% Rank in Category *1652422720
        
 Investor Returns vs Total Returnsthrough 10-31-09 
 Investor Return %Total Return %Investor Return
% Rank in Category
1-Year15.1516.2226
3-Year Annualized-2.330.6310
5-Year Annualized-0.257.7856
10-Yr Annualized---------
 
*Data refers to Investor Returns
Tax Analysis
Fairholme  FAIRX
 Tax Analysis10-31-09 
 3-Yr Avg %5-Yr Avg %10-Yr Avg %
Pretax Return0.637.78---
Tax-adjusted Return0.147.21---
% Rank in Category11---
Tax Cost Ratio0.490.53---
    
Potential Cap Gains Exposure %-3.1
Sec Filing
Fairholme  FAIRX
Portfolio
Fairholme  FAIRX
  Style Box Details 08-31-09 
Size 
Average Mkt Cap $Mil12,535
  
Market Capitalization% of
Portfolio
Giant25.74
Large13.37
Medium58.37
Small2.46
Micro0.06
  
 
Ownership Zone
 
 
Fund centroid represents weighted average of domestic stock holdings
  
Zone represents 75% of fund's domestic stock holdings
   
Investment Style History (as of 12-31)
2009
2008
2007
Valuations and Growth RatesStock PortfolioRel to S&P 500 TRRel to Category
Price/Prospective Earnings12.70.80.9
Price/Book1.40.70.8
Price/Sales0.50.50.6
Price/Cash Flow4.30.70.8
Dividend Yield 1.80.60.6
Long-Term Earnings6.60.70.6
Historical Earnings-3.61.15.6
Sales Growth10.01.41.6
Cash-Flow Growth-12.5-1.3-1.6
Book-Value Growth0.7-0.5-0.8
     
Style Box Detail calculations do not include the fund´s short positions (if any).
 Asset Allocation08-31-09 
 % Long% Short% Net Assets
Cash22.40.0 22.4
Stocks72.20.0 72.2
Bonds3.90.0 3.9
Other1.50.01.5
Foreign Stocks3.40.03.4
(as a % of assets)
 Sector Weightings 08-31-09 
 % of StocksRel to S&P 500 TRRel to Cat Avg
Information
Software0.000.000.00
Hardware0.000.000.00
Media0.000.000.00
Telecommunications0.000.000.00
Service
Healthcare36.233.072.92
Consumer Services12.241.401.35
Business Services7.642.241.78
Financial Services26.361.811.66
Manufacturing
Consumer Goods0.000.000.00
Industrial Materials15.001.391.30
Energy2.520.210.22
Utilities0.000.000.00
     
Sector weighting calculations do not include the fund´s short positions (if any).
Holdings
Fairholme  FAIRX
 Top 25 Holdings    Get Price Quotes08-31-09 
Number of Stock Holdings (Long)20 Annual Turnover %81
Number of Bond Holdings (Long)6 Yield %0.38
Number of Stock Holdings (Short)--- % Assets in Top 10 Holdings57.22
Number of Bond Holdings (Short)---
     
Top 25 HoldingsSectorP/EYTD Return %% Net Assets
Pfizer Inc.*14.888.1912.80
Sears Holdings Corporation*17.4886.888.64
St. Joe Corporation*---10.327.32
AmeriCredit Corporation*---143.725.50
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.*---92.904.64
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. B*29.947.254.07
Humana*9.748.483.93
Forest Laboratories, Inc.*9.2316.103.90
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.*5.3273.553.46
Leucadia National Corporation*---10.662.96
WellPoint, Inc.*8.8523.762.85
Northrop Grumman Corporation*---24.912.38
Boeing Company*11.7025.101.78
Ensign Energy Services Inc.------1.78
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. A*29.946.881.72
United Rentals North Amer 7.75%---------1.64
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd---------1.59
Dreyfus Treasury Pr Cash Mgmt Inst---------1.41
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.*11.097.481.06
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.*---152.491.03
Fidelity Instl MM Fds Money Market Instl---------1.00
Fidelity Instl MM Fds Treasury Only I---------1.00
United Rentals, Inc.*---5.700.75
Americredit Auto Rec 2008-2 13.15%---------0.74
Americredit Auto Rec 2008-2 10.75%---------0.51
YTD Return through 11-20-09
Portfolio Holdings as of 08-31-09
Top 25 holdings account for the fund's short positions (if any), which appear shaded.
Management
Fairholme  FAIRX
 Management
Manager NameBruce Berkowitz
Manager Start Date12-29-99
Biography
Berkowitz is the managing member and portfolio manager of Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C. He also serves as president and a director of the company. Berkowitz has been managing member and chief investment officer of Fairholme since its inception in 1997. He is also a director and audit committee member of TAL International and White Mountains Insurance Group.
Manager NameCharles M. Fernandez
Manager Start Date03-31-08
Biography
Fernandez is an analyst and the chief operating officer of the manager and serves as the secretary of Fairholme Funds, Inc. Fernandez was the president and director of Lakeview Health Systems LLC from 2003 to 2007 and was the CEO of Big City Radio, Inc. from 1999 to 2003. He held various positions with IVAX Corporation serving most recently as a director, and chairman of the audit committee of the board of directors.
 
Fund Inception12-29-99
Fund Advisor(s)
Fairholme Capital Management LLC
Fund Subadvisor(s)
Fees & Expenses
Fairholme  FAIRX
 Fees and Expenses07-31-09 
Maximum Sales Fees %
Initial None
Deferred None
  
Redemption Fees %
0  -  60  days 2.00
More Than  60  days0.00
  
Maximum Fees %
Administrative0.01
Management1.00
  
Total Cost ProjectionsCost per $10,000
3-Year $325
5-Year $563
10-Year $1248
  
 
Actual Fees %
12b-1 0.00
Management1.00
Net Expense Ratio: Annual Report 1.01
(As of 11-30-08)
Net Expense Ratio: Prospectus 1.02
   
Expense Waivers:
   
Purchase Info
Fairholme  FAIRX
 Purchase Information  
Minimum InvestmentsBrokerage Availability
Initial $2500
Additional $1000
Initial IRA $2500
Additional IRA $1000
Initial AIP $2500
Additional AIP $250
Address

4400 Biscayne Boulevard
9th Floor
Miami,  FL  33137
USA

866-202-2263
http://www.fairholmefunds.com

 
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Analyst Report Archive
Fairholme  FAIRX
 Analyst Report Archive 
DateAnalyst Report Analyst
08-25-09This fine fund hasn't missed a beat. Michael Breen
04-07-09This is still a great fund. Michael Breen
12-04-08A recent manager change isn't cause for concern. Andrew Gogerty
07-01-08It would be foolish to bet against this mutual fund. Andrew Gogerty
02-28-08This mutual fund is one of the very best. Michael Breen
12-19-07This fine fund leaves no stone unturned. Michael Breen
04-30-07This mutual fund distills investing into a concentrated, powerful brew. Todd Trubey
11-17-06This mutual fund has been refuting the efficient market hypothesis since 1999. Todd Trubey
07-04-06This mutual fund is still a potent offering. Dan McNeela, CFA
02-02-06An unusual mix of offense and defense helps give this mutual fund a chance to survive and thrive. Dan McNeela, CFA
12-20-05Showing off its investing acumen. Dan McNeela, CFA
03-31-05It may look like we're chasing performance here, but we're not. Dan McNeela, CFA
11-03-04It has just passed another field test. Dan McNeela, CFA
05-31-04This fund is following up on its early success by continuing to go where it sees the best opportunities. Dan McNeela, CFA
12-11-03This fund is finding success by being particular about the company it keeps. Dan McNeela, CFA
07-31-03Making big bets on the business leaders it trusts the most. Dan McNeela, CFA
02-20-03A compelling pick, but its risks are readily apparent. Dan McNeela, CFA
01-13-03This fund has earned its high ranking, but investors shouldn't overestimate its capabilities. Dan McNeela, CFA
08-12-02Being choosy helps this fund navigate through the land mines. Dan McNeela, CFA
04-17-02The Fairholme Fund has great appeal for dedicated value investors. Dan McNeela, CFA
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