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UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (Prospectus Summary) | UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
 
Risk/Return:rr_RiskReturnAbstract 
Risk/Return, Headingrr_RiskReturnHeadingUBS International Equity Fund Summary
Investment Objective, Headingrr_ObjectiveHeadingInvestment objective
investment Objective, Primaryrr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock
The Fund seeks to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and
current income by investing primarily in the equity securities of non-US
issuers.
Expense, Headingrr_ExpenseHeadingFees and expenses
Expense, Narrativerr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock
These tables describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold
shares of the Fund. You may qualify for a sales charge waiver or discount if you
and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in
the Fund. More information about these and other discounts and waivers, as well
as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your
financial advisor and in "Managing your fund account" on page 36 of the Fund's
prospectus and in "Reduced sales charges, additional purchase, exchange and
redemption information and other services" on page 103 of the Fund's statement
of additional information ("SAI").
Shareholder Fees, Captionrr_ShareholderFeesCaptionShareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses, Captionrr_OperatingExpensesCaptionAnnual fund operating expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Portfolio Turnover, Headingrr_PortfolioTurnoverHeadingPortfolio turnover
Portfolio Turnoverrr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells
securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may
indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund
shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in
annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance.
During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 76%
of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Raterr_PortfolioTurnoverRate76.00%
Expense Breakpoint, Discountsrr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscountsYou may qualify for a sales charge waiver or discount if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund.
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required Amountrr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount$ 50,000
Expense Example, Headingrr_ExpenseExampleHeadingExample
Expense Example, Narrativerr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock
This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund
with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you
invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then sell all of
your shares at the end of those periods unless otherwise stated. The example
also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's
operating expenses remain the same. The costs described in the example reflect
the expenses of the Fund that would result from the irrevocable fee waiver and
expense reimbursement for all years.
Investment Strategy, Headingrr_StrategyHeadingPrincipal strategies
Investment Strategy, Narrativerr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock
Principal investments

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets
(plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in equity securities.
Investments in equity securities may include, but are not limited to,
dividend-paying securities, common stock and preferred stock of issuers located
throughout the world. The Fund may invest in issuers from both developed and
emerging markets. The Advisor, on behalf of the Fund, intends to diversify
broadly among countries, but reserves the right to invest a substantial portion
of the Fund's assets in one or more countries if economic and business
conditions warrant such investments. The Fund may invest in stocks of companies
of any size.

The Fund may, but is not required to, use exchange-traded or over-the-counter
derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of the Fund's
investment strategies. The derivatives in which the Fund may invest include
futures, forward currency agreements and equity participation notes. All of
these derivatives may be used for risk management purposes to manage or adjust
the risk profile of the Fund. Futures on currencies and forward currency
agreements may also be used to hedge against a specific currency. In addition,
all of the derivative instruments listed above may be used for investment
(non-hedging) purposes to earn income; to enhance returns; to replace more
traditional direct investments (except for forward currency agreements); to
obtain exposure to certain markets; or to establish net short positions for
individual currencies (except for equity participation notes).

Management process

The Advisor's investment decisions with respect to a portion of the Fund's
portfolio are based upon price/value discrepancies as identified by the
Advisor's fundamental valuation process. The Advisor utilizes growth-oriented
strategies with respect to the remainder of the Fund's portfolio.

In selecting securities for the portion of the Fund that is managed according to
the Advisor's fundamental valuation process, the Advisor focuses on, among other
things, identifying discrepancies between a security's fundamental value and its
market price. In this context, the fundamental value of a given security is the
Advisor's assessment of what a security is worth. The Advisor will select a
security whose fundamental value it estimates to be greater than its market
value at any given time. For each stock under analysis, the Advisor bases its
estimates of value upon country, economic, industry and company analysis, as
well as upon a company's management team, competitive advantage and core
competencies. The Advisor then compares its assessment of a security's value
against the prevailing market prices, with the aim of constructing a portfolio
of stocks across industries and countries with attractive relative price/value
characteristics.

With respect to the portion of the Fund's portfolio that is managed according to
the Advisor's growth-oriented strategies, the Advisor seeks to invest in
companies which are undergoing positive sustainable fundamental change driving a
period of above average earnings growth. Hallmarks of such companies include a
dominant market position and franchise, major technological edge or unique
competitive advantage. In selecting securities with this strategy, the Advisor
selects companies it believes can sustain an above average return on invested
capital and over a longer period of time than is reflected in current market
prices.
Risk, Headingrr_RiskHeadingMain risks
Risk, Narrativerr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock
All investments carry a certain amount of risk and the Fund cannot guarantee
that it will achieve its investment objective. You may lose money by investing
in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of the bank and is not
insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other
government agency. Below are some of the specific risks of investing in the
Fund.

Market risk: The market value of the Fund's investments may fluctuate, sometimes
rapidly or unpredictably, as the stock and bond markets fluctuate. Market risk
may affect a single issuer, industry, or sector of the economy, or it may affect
the market as a whole.

Foreign investing risk: The value of the Fund's investments in foreign
securities may fall due to adverse political, social and economic developments
abroad and due to decreases in foreign currency values relative to the US
dollar. Also, foreign securities are sometimes less liquid and more difficult to
sell and to value than securities of US issuers. These risks are greater for
investments in emerging market issuers. In addition, investments in emerging
market issuers may decline in value because of unfavorable foreign government
actions, greater risks of political instability or the absence of accurate
information about emerging market issuers.

Management risk: The risk that the investment strategies, techniques and risk
analyses employed by the Advisor may not produce the desired results.

Limited capitalization risk: The risk that securities of smaller capitalization
companies tend to be more volatile and less liquid than securities of larger
capitalization companies. This can have a disproportionate effect on the market
price of smaller capitalization companies and affect the Fund's ability to
purchase or sell these securities. In general, smaller capitalization companies
are more vulnerable than larger companies to adverse business or economic
developments and they may have more limited resources.

Derivatives risk: The value of "derivatives"-so called because their value
"derives" from the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index-may
rise or fall more rapidly than other investments. When using derivatives for
non-hedging purposes, it is possible for the Fund to lose more than the amount
it invested in the derivative. The risks of investing in derivative instruments
also include market and management risks. In addition, non-exchange traded
derivatives may be subject to liquidity risk, credit risk and mispricing or
valuation complexity. These derivatives risks are different from, and may be
greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and
other instruments.

Leverage risk associated with financial instruments: The use of financial
instruments to increase potential returns, including derivatives used for
investment (non-hedging) purposes, may cause the Fund to be more volatile than
if it had not been leveraged. The use of leverage may also accelerate the
velocity of losses and can result in losses to the Fund that exceed the amount
originally invested.
Risk, Lose Moneyrr_RiskLoseMoneyYou may lose money by investing in the Fund.
Risk, Not Insured Depository Institutionrr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitutionAn investment in the Fund is not a deposit of the bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table, Headingrr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeadingPerformance
Performance, Narrativerr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock
Risk/return bar chart and table

The performance information that follows shows the Fund's performance
information in a bar chart and an average annual total returns table. The
information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by
showing changes in the Fund's performance from year to year and by showing how
the Fund's average annual total returns compare with those of a broad measure of
market performance. Life of class performance for the index is as of the
inception month-end of each class. Index reflects no deduction for fees and
expenses. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not
necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated
performance for the Fund is available at
http://globalam-us.ubs.com/corpweb/performance.do.

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal
marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local
taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may
differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not
relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements,
such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns for
other classes will vary from the Class Y shares' after-tax returns shown.
Performance, Information Illustrates Variability of Returnsrr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturnsThe performance information that follows shows the Fund's performance information in a bar chart and an average annual total returns table. The information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund's performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund's average annual total returns compare with those of a broad measure of market performance.
Performance, Availability Website Addressrr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddresshttp://globalam-us.ubs.com/corpweb/performance.do
Performance, Past Does Not Indicate Futurerr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFutureThe Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart, Headingrr_BarChartHeadingUBS International Equity Fund Annual Total Returns Of the Class Y shares
Bar Chart, Closingrr_BarChartClosingTextBlock
Total return January 1 - September 30, 2011: (22.76)%
Best quarter during calendar years shown-2Q 2009: 29.94%
Worst quarter during calendar years shown-4Q 2008: (21.57)%
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, Taxesrr_IndexNoDeductionForFeesExpensesTaxesIndex reflects no deduction for fees and expenses.
Performance Table, Uses Highest Federal Raterr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRateAfter-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table, Not Relevant to Tax Deferredrr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferredthe after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table, One Class of after Tax Shownrr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShownAfter-tax returns for other classes will vary from the Class Y shares' after-tax returns shown.
Average Annual Returns, Captionrr_AverageAnnualReturnCaptionAverage annual total returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2010)
UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (Prospectus Summary) | UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | CLASS Y
 
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Year to Date Return, Labelrr_YearToDateReturnLabelTotal return January 1 - September 30, 2011:
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Daterr_BarChartYearToDateReturnDateSep. 30, 2011
Bar Chart, Year to Date Returnrr_BarChartYearToDateReturn(22.76%)
Highest Quarterly Return, Labelrr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabelBest quarter during calendar years shown-2Q 2009:
Highest Quarterly Return, Daterr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDateJun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Returnrr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn29.94%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Labelrr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabelWorst quarter during calendar years shown-4Q 2008:
Lowest Quarterly Return, Daterr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDateDec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Returnrr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn(21.57%)
UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | MSCI World Free ex USA Index (net)
 
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Average Annual Returns, Labelrr_AverageAnnualReturnLabelMSCI World Free ex USA Index (net)
Average Annual Returns, 1 Yearrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear018.95%
Average Annual Returns, 5 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear053.05%
Average Annual Returns, 10 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear103.98%
Average Annual Returns, Since Inceptionrr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception [1]
UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | CLASS A
 
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Maximum front-end sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a % of offering price)rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice5.50%
Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (load) (CDSC) (as a % of purchase or sales price, whichever is less)rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice none
Redemption fee (as a % of amount redeemed within 90 days of purchase, if applicable)rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption(1.00%)
Management feesrr_ManagementFeesOverAssets0.80%
Distribution and/or service (12b-1) feesrr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets0.25%
Other expensesrr_OtherExpensesOverAssets0.99%[2]
Total annual fund operating expensesrr_ExpensesOverAssets2.04%
Less management fee waiver/expense reimbursementsrr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets(0.79%)
Total annual fund operating expenses after management fee waiver/expense reimbursementsrr_NetExpensesOverAssets1.25%[3]
Expense Example, With Redemption, 1 Yearrr_ExpenseExampleYear01670
Expense Example, With Redemption, 3 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear03925
Expense Example, With Redemption, 5 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear051,199
Expense Example, With Redemption, 10 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear101,978
Average Annual Returns, Labelrr_AverageAnnualReturnLabelClass A Return before taxes
Average Annual Returns, 1 Yearrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear015.94%
Average Annual Returns, 5 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear051.95%
Average Annual Returns, 10 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear102.78%
Average Annual Returns, Since Inceptionrr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception3.03%
Average Annual Returns, Inception Daterr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDateJun. 30, 1997
UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | CLASS B
 
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Maximum front-end sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a % of offering price)rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice none
Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (load) (CDSC) (as a % of purchase or sales price, whichever is less)rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice5.00%
Redemption fee (as a % of amount redeemed within 90 days of purchase, if applicable)rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption(1.00%)
Management feesrr_ManagementFeesOverAssets0.80%
Distribution and/or service (12b-1) feesrr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets1.00%
Other expensesrr_OtherExpensesOverAssets1.07%[2]
Total annual fund operating expensesrr_ExpensesOverAssets2.87%
Less management fee waiver/expense reimbursementsrr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets(0.87%)
Total annual fund operating expenses after management fee waiver/expense reimbursementsrr_NetExpensesOverAssets2.00%[3]
Expense Example, With Redemption, 1 Yearrr_ExpenseExampleYear01703
Expense Example, With Redemption, 3 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear03927
Expense Example, With Redemption, 5 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear051,278
Expense Example, With Redemption, 10 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear101,956
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Yearrr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01203
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03627
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear051,078
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear101,956
Average Annual Returns, Labelrr_AverageAnnualReturnLabelClass B Return before taxes
Average Annual Returns, 1 Yearrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear016.38%
Average Annual Returns, 5 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear052.04%
Average Annual Returns, 10 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10 
Average Annual Returns, Since Inceptionrr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception5.90%
Average Annual Returns, Inception Daterr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDateFeb. 12, 2002
UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | CLASS C
 
Risk/Return:rr_RiskReturnAbstract 
Maximum front-end sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a % of offering price)rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice none
Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (load) (CDSC) (as a % of purchase or sales price, whichever is less)rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice1.00%
Redemption fee (as a % of amount redeemed within 90 days of purchase, if applicable)rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption(1.00%)
Management feesrr_ManagementFeesOverAssets0.80%
Distribution and/or service (12b-1) feesrr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets1.00%
Other expensesrr_OtherExpensesOverAssets1.02%[2]
Total annual fund operating expensesrr_ExpensesOverAssets2.82%
Less management fee waiver/expense reimbursementsrr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets(0.82%)
Total annual fund operating expenses after management fee waiver/expense reimbursementsrr_NetExpensesOverAssets2.00%[3]
Expense Example, With Redemption, 1 Yearrr_ExpenseExampleYear01303
Expense Example, With Redemption, 3 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear03627
Expense Example, With Redemption, 5 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear051,078
Expense Example, With Redemption, 10 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear102,327
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Yearrr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01203
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03627
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear051,078
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear102,327
Average Annual Returns, Labelrr_AverageAnnualReturnLabelClass C Return before taxes[4]
Average Annual Returns, 1 Yearrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear0110.25%
Average Annual Returns, 5 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear052.33%
Average Annual Returns, 10 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10 
Average Annual Returns, Since Inceptionrr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception5.58%
Average Annual Returns, Inception Daterr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDateJan. 25, 2002
UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | CLASS Y
 
Risk/Return:rr_RiskReturnAbstract 
Maximum front-end sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a % of offering price)rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice none
Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (load) (CDSC) (as a % of purchase or sales price, whichever is less)rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOfferingPrice none
Redemption fee (as a % of amount redeemed within 90 days of purchase, if applicable)rr_RedemptionFeeOverRedemption(1.00%)
Management feesrr_ManagementFeesOverAssets0.80%
Distribution and/or service (12b-1) feesrr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets none
Other expensesrr_OtherExpensesOverAssets0.98%[2]
Total annual fund operating expensesrr_ExpensesOverAssets1.78%
Less management fee waiver/expense reimbursementsrr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets(0.78%)
Total annual fund operating expenses after management fee waiver/expense reimbursementsrr_NetExpensesOverAssets1.00%[3]
Expense Example, With Redemption, 1 Yearrr_ExpenseExampleYear01102
Expense Example, With Redemption, 3 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear03318
Expense Example, With Redemption, 5 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear05552
Expense Example, With Redemption, 10 Yearsrr_ExpenseExampleYear10$ 1,225
Annual Return 2001rr_AnnualReturn2001(16.99%)
Annual Return 2002rr_AnnualReturn2002(14.12%)
Annual Return 2003rr_AnnualReturn200331.66%
Annual Return 2004rr_AnnualReturn200417.25%
Annual Return 2005rr_AnnualReturn20059.69%
Annual Return 2006rr_AnnualReturn200623.78%
Annual Return 2007rr_AnnualReturn20078.38%
Annual Return 2008rr_AnnualReturn2008(44.09%)
Annual Return 2009rr_AnnualReturn200939.65%
Annual Return 2010rr_AnnualReturn201012.39%
Average Annual Returns, Labelrr_AverageAnnualReturnLabelClass Y Return before taxes
Average Annual Returns, 1 Yearrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear0112.39%
Average Annual Returns, 5 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear053.32%
Average Annual Returns, 10 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear103.58%
Average Annual Returns, Since Inceptionrr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception5.09%
Average Annual Returns, Inception Daterr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDateAug. 31, 1993
UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | CLASS Y | After Taxes on Distributions
 
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Average Annual Returns, Labelrr_AverageAnnualReturnLabelClass Y Return after taxes on distributions
Average Annual Returns, 1 Yearrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear0111.71%
Average Annual Returns, 5 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear051.90%
Average Annual Returns, 10 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear102.10%
Average Annual Returns, Since Inceptionrr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception3.67%
Average Annual Returns, Inception Daterr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDateAug. 31, 1993
UBS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | CLASS Y | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales
 
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Average Annual Returns, Labelrr_AverageAnnualReturnLabelClass Y Return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares
Average Annual Returns, 1 Yearrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear018.69%
Average Annual Returns, 5 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear052.49%
Average Annual Returns, 10 Yearsrr_AverageAnnualReturnYear102.52%
Average Annual Returns, Since Inceptionrr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception3.81%
Average Annual Returns, Inception Daterr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDateAug. 31, 1993
[1]Average annual total returns for the MSCI World Free ex USA Index (net) for the life of each class were as follows: Class A--4.40%; Class B--7.97%; Class C--7.96%; Class Y--5.46%.
[2]"Other expenses" include "Acquired fund fees and expenses," which were less than 0.01% of the average net assets of the Fund.
[3]UBS Global Asset Management (Americas) Inc., the Fund's investment advisor ("UBS Global AM (Americas)" or the "Advisor"), has agreed irrevocably to waive its fees and reimburse certain expenses (excluding expenses incurred through investment in other investment companies, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses) so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding expenses incurred through investment in other investment companies, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed 1.25% for Class A shares, 2.00% for Class B shares, 2.00% for Class C shares and 1.00% for Class Y shares.
[4]Prior to September 30, 2003, Class C shares were subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 1.00%; this front-end sales charge is not reflected in the average annual total returns presented for the Class C shares shown above.