Federated Equity Funds

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0000745968 S000009728 Federated Capital Appreciation Fund

C000026725 Class A Shares FEDEX

C000026726 Class B Shares CPABX

C000026727 Class C Shares CPACX

C000026728 Class K Shares CPAKX

C000060702 Institutional Shares

485BPOS 1 d485bpos.htm FEDERATED EQUITY FUNDS Federated Equity Funds

1933 Act File No. 2-91090

1940 Act File No. 811-4017

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-1A


REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933				x
Pre-Effective Amendment No.				¨
Post-Effective Amendment No. 92				x

and/or

REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940				x
Amendment No. 86				x

FEDERATED EQUITY FUNDS

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Federated Investors Funds

5800 Corporate Drive,

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-7000

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(412) 288-1900

(Registrant’s Telephone Number)


		Copy to:
		Melanie C. Maloney, Esquire
		Jennifer Eck, Esquire
John W. McGonigle, Esquire,		Dickstein Shapiro LLP
Federated Investors Tower		1825 Eye Street, NW
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779		Washington, DC 20006
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

It is proposed that this filing will become effective:

¨	immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

x	on December 28, 2007, pursuant to paragraph (b)

¨	60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(i)

¨	on _______________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(i).

¨	75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii)

¨	on _________________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) of Rule 485.

If appropriate, check the following box:

¨	This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, FEDERATED EQUITY FUNDS certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Amendment to its Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this Amendment to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of Pittsburgh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the 10th day of April, 2008.


FEDERATED EQUITY FUNDS

BY:		/S/ C. Grant Anderson
		C. Grant Anderson, Assistant Secretary

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment to its Registration Statement has been signed below by the following person in the capacity and on the date indicated:


NAME	TITLE	DATE

BY: /S/ C. Grant Anderson	Attorney In Fact	April 10, 2008
C. Grant Anderson	For the Persons
Assistant Secretary	Listed Below

NAME	TITLE

John F. Donahue*	Trustee

J. Christopher Donahue*	President and Trustee
	(Principal Executive Officer)

Richard A. Novak*	Treasurer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

Thomas G. Bigley*	Trustee

John T. Conroy, Jr.*	Trustee

Nicholas P. Constantakis*	Trustee

John F. Cunningham*	Trustee

Peter E. Madden*	Trustee

Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.*	Trustee

John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D.*	Trustee

R. James Nicholson*	Trustee

Thomas M. O’Neill*	Trustee

Marjorie P. Smuts*	Trustee

John S. Walsh*	Trustee

James F. Will*	Trustee

*	By Power of Attorney

Federated Capital Appreciation Fund

A portfolio of Federated Equity Funds

Post-Effective Amendment No. 92

Users of the data in the following exhibits are advised that, pursuant to the rules and regulations governing the voluntary filing of XBRL tagged disclosure, these exhibits are not the official publicly filed disclosure of Federated Capital Appreciation Fund, a portfolio of Federated Equity Funds. The purpose of submitting these XBRL tagged exhibits is to test the related format and technology and, as a result, investors should not rely on this information in making investment decisions.


Exhibit List.

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Risk/Return Bar Chart and Table - Class K

The Fund’s Class K Shares commenced operations on April 8, 2003. The Fund offers four other classes of shares: Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Institutional Shares. For the period prior to the commencement of operations of the Class K Shares, the performance information shown in the bar chart below is for the Fund’s Class A Shares, adjusted to reflect the expenses of Class K Shares. The performance information shown below will help you analyze the Fund’s investment risks in light of its historical returns. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund’s Class K Shares total returns on a calendar year-by-year basis. The Average Annual Total Return table shows returns averaged over the stated periods, and includes comparative performance information. The Fund’s performance will fluctuate, and past performance (before and after taxes) is no guarantee of future results.

Federated Capital Appreciation Fund - Class K Shares

1997

0.3003000000

1998

0.1953000000

1999

0.4275000000

2000

-0.0421000000

2001

-0.0664000000

2002

-0.1916000000

2003

0.2336000000

2004

0.0673000000

2005

0.0146000000

2006

0.1546000000

The Fund’s Class K Shares are sold without a sales charge (load). The total returns shown in the bar chart above are based upon net asset value.

The Fund’s Class K Shares total return for the nine-month period from January 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007 was 12.93%.

Within the period shown in the bar chart, the Fund’s Class K Shares highest quarterly return was 27.44% (quarter ended December 31, 1999). Its lowest quarterly return was (17.51)% (quarter ended September 30, 2002).

As previously discussed, the Fund’s Class K Shares commenced operations on April 8, 2003. Accordingly, for the period prior to the commencement of operations, the performance information shown in the Average Annual Total Return Table is for the Fund’s Class A Shares, adjusted to reflect the expenses of Class K Shares. Return Before Taxes is shown. In addition, Return After Taxes is shown for the Fund’s Class K Shares to illustrate the effect of federal taxes on Fund returns. Actual after-tax returns depend on each investor’s personal tax situation, and are likely to differ from those shown. The table also shows returns for the S&P 500 Index (S&P 500), a broad-based market index, and the Lipper Large Cap Core Funds Average (LLCCFA), an average of funds with similar objectives. Index returns do not reflect taxes, sales charges, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fundȁ 9;s performance. The index is unmanaged and, unlike the Fund, is not affected by cashflows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index or an average.

As previously discussed, the Fund’s Institutional Shares is a new class of shares, which is expected to commence operations on December 28, 2007. Accordingly, for the period prior to the commencement of operations, the performance information shown in the Average Total Return Table is for the Fund’s Class A Shares, adjusted to reflect the absence of sales charges and adjusted to remove any voluntary waiver of Fund expenses related to the Class A Shares that may have occurred prior to commencement of operations of the Institutional Shares. Return Before Taxes is show. In addition, Return After Taxes is shown to illustrate the effect of federal taxes on Fund returns. Actual after-tax returns depend on each investor’s personal tax situation, and are likely to differ from those shown. The table also shows returns for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500), a broad-based market index, and the Lipper Large Cap Core Funds Average (LLCCFA), an average of funds with similar objectives. Index returns do not reflect taxes, sales charges, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index or an average.

(For the Periods Ended December 31, 2006)

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Class K Shares: Return Before Taxes

Institutional Shares - Return Before Taxes

Class A Shares: Return Before Taxes

Class B Shares: Return Before Taxes

Class C Shares: Return Before Taxes

0.1546000000

0.1600000000

0.0962000000

0.0977000000

0.1410000000

0.0451000000

0.0497000000

0.0380000000

0.0383000000

0.0416000000

0.0948000000

0.0998000000

0.0935000000

0.0933000000

0.0914000000

Class K Shares: Return After Taxes on Distributions

Institutional Shares - Return After Taxes on Distributions

Class A Shares: Return After Taxes on Distributions

0.1203000000

0.1243000000

0.0625000000

0.0379000000

0.0414000000

0.0298000000

0.0845000000

0.0868000000

0.0806000000

Class K Shares: Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

Institutional Shares - Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

Class A Shares: Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

0.1287000000

0.1322000000

0.0892000000

0.0373000000

0.0408000000

0.0306000000

0.0802000000

0.0826000000

0.0769000000

S&P 500

LLCCFA

S&P 500

LLCCFA

S&P 500

LLCCFA

0.1579000000

0.1387000000

0.1579000000

0.1387000000

0.1579000000

0.1387000000

0.0619000000

0.0510000000

0.0619000000

0.0510000000

0.0619000000

0.0510000000

0.0842000000

0.0705000000

0.0842000000

0.0705000000

0.0842000000

0.0705000000

After-tax returns are calculated using a standard set of assumptions. The stated returns assume the highest historical federal income and capital gains tax rates. Return After Taxes on Distributions assumes a continued investment in the Fund and shows the effect of taxes on Fund distributions. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares assumes all Shares were redeemed at the end of each measurement period, and shows the effect of any taxable gain (or offsetting loss) on redemption, as well as the effects of taxes on Fund distributions. These after-tax returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable state and local taxes. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors holding Shares through tax-deferred programs, such as IRA or 401(k) plans.

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Investments cannot be made in an index.

Lipper figures represent the average of the total returns reported by all of the mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling in the category indicated. These figures do not reflect sales charges. Investments cannot be made in an average.

Risk/Return Bar Chart and Table - Institutional Shares

The Fund’s Institutional Shares is a new class of shares, and is expected to commence operations on December 28, 2007. The Fund offers four other classes of shares, Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class K Shares. For the period prior to the commencement of operations of Institutional Shares, the performance information shown in the bar chart below is for the Fund’s Class A Shares. The performance of the Class A Shares has not been adjusted to reflect the expenses of the Institutional Shares since the Institutional Shares are estimated to have a lower expense ratio than the expense ratio of the Class A Shares. The performance of the Class A Shares shown in the bar chart and table has been adjusted to remove any voluntary waiver of Fund expenses related to the Class A Shares that may have occurred during the period prior to commencement of operations of the Institutional Shares.

The performance information shown below will help you analyze the Fund’s investment risks in light of its historical returns. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund’s Institutional Shares total returns on a calendar year-by-year basis. The Average Annual Total Return table shows returns averaged over the stated periods, and includes comparative performance information. The Fund’s performance will fluctuate, and past performance (before and after taxes) is no guarantee of future results.

Federated Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A Shares

1997

0.3062000000

1998

0.2007000000

1999

0.4339000000

2000

-0.0376000000

2001

-0.0619000000

2002

-0.1876000000

2003

0.2381000000

2004

0.0719000000

2005

0.0192000000

2006

0.1600000000

The Fund’s Class A Shares are sold with a sales charge (load). The total returns shown in the bar chart above are based upon net asset value.

The Fund’s Class A Shares total return, as adjusted above for the nine-month period from January 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007 was 13.31%.

Within the period shown in the bar chart, the Fund’s Class A Shares as adjusted above highest quarterly return was 27.57% (quarter ended December 31, 1999). Its lowest quarterly return was (17.40)% (quarter ended September 30, 2002).

The Average Annual Total Returns for the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class B Shares, and Class C Shares are reduced to reflect applicable sales charges. Return Before Taxes is shown for all classes. In addition, Return After Taxes is shown for the Fund’s Class A Shares to illustrate the effect of federal taxes on Fund returns. Actual after-tax returns depend on each investor’s personal tax situation, and are likely to differ from those shown. The table also shows returns for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500), a broad-based market index, and the Lipper Large Cap Core Funds Average (LLCCFA), an average of funds with similar objectives. Index returns do not reflect taxes, sales charges, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The index is unmanaged and, unlike the Fund, is not affected by cashflows. It is not possible to invest d irectly in an index or an average.

(For the Periods Ended December 31, 2006)

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

Risk/Return Bar Chart and Table - Class A, B, C

The performance information shown below will help you analyze the Fund’s investment risks in light of its historical returns. The bar chart shows the variability of the Fund’s Class A Shares total returns on a calendar year-by-year basis. The Average Annual Total Return table shows returns averaged over the stated periods, and includes comparative performance information. The Fund’s performance will fluctuate, and past performance (before and after taxes) is no guarantee of future results.

Federated Capital Appreciation Fund – Class A Shares

1997

0.3062000000

1998

0.2007000000

1999

0.4339000000

2000

-0.0376000000

2001

-0.0619000000

2002

-0.1876000000

2003

0.2381000000

2004

0.0719000000

2005

0.0192000000

2006

0.1600000000

The total returns shown in the bar chart do not reflect the payment of any sales charges or recurring shareholder account fees. If these charges or fees had been included, the returns shown would have been lower.

The Fund’s Class A Shares total return for the nine-month period from January 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007 was 13.31%.

Within the period shown in the bar chart, the Fund’s Class A Shares highest quarterly return was 27.57% (quarter ended December 31, 1999). Its lowest quarterly return was (17.40)% (quarter ended September 30, 2002).

(For the Periods Ended December 31, 2006)

1 Year

5 Years

10 Years

After-tax returns are calculated using a standard set of assumptions. The stated returns assume the highest historical federal income and capital gains tax rates. Return After Taxes on Distributions assumes a continued investment in the Fund and shows the effect of taxes on Fund distributions. Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares assumes all Shares were redeemed at the end of each measurement period, and shows the effect of any taxable gain (or offsetting loss) on redemption, as well as the effects of taxes on Fund distributions. These after-tax returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable state and local taxes. After tax returns for Class B Shares and Class C Shares will differ from those shown above for Class A Shares. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors holding Shares through tax-deferred programs, such as IRA or 401(k) plans.

Historical returns do not include the effect of 1.00% front-end sales charge on Class C Shares purchased prior to February 1, 2007. Effective February 1, 2007, this sales charge was eliminated.

WHAT ARE THE FUND’S FEES AND EXPENSES? Class K

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Class K Shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees - Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment

Class K

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, as applicable)

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (and other Distributions) (as a percentage of offering price)

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if applicable)

Exchange Fee

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Before Waiver) - Expenses That are Deducted From Fund Assets (as a percentage of average net assets)

Class K

Management Fee

0.0075000000

Distribution (12b-1) Fee

0.0050000000

Other Expenses

0.0044000000

Total Direct Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.0169000000

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.0001000000

Total Direct and Acquired Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.0170000000

The percentages shown are based on expenses for the entire fiscal year ended October 31, 2007. However, the rate at which expenses are accrued during the fiscal year may not be constant and, at any particular point, may be greater or less than the stated average percentage. Total Waiver of Fund Expenses, 0.01%; Total Direct and Acquired Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after waiver), 1.69%

Includes a recordkeeping fee which is used to compensate intermediaries for recordkeeping services. Please see “Payments to Financial Intermediaries” herein. The administrator voluntarily waived a portion of its fee. The administrator can terminate this voluntary waiver at any time. Total other expenses paid by the Fund’s Class K Shares (after the voluntary waiver) were 0.43% for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007.

The Fund’s shareholders indirectly bear the expenses of the acquired fund in which the Fund invests. The Fund’s indirect expense from investing in the acquired fund is based upon the average allocation of the Fund’s investment in the acquired fund and upon the actual total operating expenses of the acquired fund (including any current waivers and expense limitations) from its most recent shareholder report. Actual acquired fund expenses incurred by the Fund may vary with changes in the allocation of the Fund’s assets invested into the acquired fund and with other events that directly affect the expenses of the acquired fund.

EXAMPLE - Class K

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund’s Class K Shares with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund’s Class K Shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s Class K Shares operating expenses are as shown in the table and remain the same. Although your actual costs and returns may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Share Class

Class K

1 Year

173.0000000000

3 Years

536.0000000000

5 Years

923.0000000000

10 Years

2009.0000000000

WHAT ARE THE FUND’S FEES AND EXPENSES? - Institutional Shares

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Institutional Shares of the Fund.

Shareholder - Fees Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment

Institutional Shares

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, as applicable)

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (and other Distributions) (as a percentage of offering price)

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if applicable)

Exchange Fee

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Before Anticipated Reimbursement) - Expenses That are Deducted From Fund Assets (as a percentage of average net assets)

Institutional Shares

Management Fee

0.0075000000

Distribution (12b-1) Fee

Other Expenses

0.0020000000

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.0095000000

EXAMPLE - Institutional Shares

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund’s Institutional Shares with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund’s Institutional Shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s Institutional Shares operating expenses are as shown in the table and remain the same. Although your actual costs and returns may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Share Class

Institutional Shares

1 Year

97.0000000000

3 Years

303.0000000000

5 Years

525.0000000000

10 Years

1166.0000000000

WHAT ARE THE FUND’S FEES AND EXPENSES? - Class A, B, C

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares of the Fund.

Shareholder - Fees Fees Paid Directly From Your Investment

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

0.0550000000

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, as applicable)

0.0000000000

0.0550000000

0.0100000000

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (and other Distributions) (as a percentage of offering price)

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed, if applicable)

Exchange Fee

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Before Anticipated Reductions) Expenses That are Deducted From Fund Assets (as a percentage of average net assets)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fee

0.0075000000

Distribution (12b-1) Fee

0.0005000000

0.0075000000

Other Expenses

0.0049000000

0.0053000000

0.0051000000

Total Direct Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.0129000000

0.0203000000

0.0201000000

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.0001000000

Total Direct and Acquired Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.0130000000

0.0204000000

0.0202000000

The percentages shown are based on anticipated expenses for the entire fiscal year ending October 31, 2008. However, the rate at which expenses are accrued during the fiscal year may not be constant and, at any particular point, may be greater or less than the stated average percentage. Although not contractually obligated to do so, the distributor and shareholder services provider expect not to charge certain amounts. These are shown below along with the net expenses the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares expect to pay for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2008. Total Anticipated Reductions of Fund Expenses : Class A 0.06%, Class B 0.00%, and Class C 0.01%. Total Anticipated Direct and Acquired Annual Fund Operating Expenses (after anticipated reductions)6: Class A 1.24%, Class B 2.04%, and Class C 2.01%.

The Fund’s Class A Shares has no present intention of paying or accruing the distribution (12b-1) fee during the fiscal year ending October 31, 2008. The Fund’s Class A Shares did not pay or accrue the distribution (12b-1) fee for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007. Effective November 15, 2007, upon approval of the Fund’s Trustees, the distribution services agreement for the Fund’s Class A Shares was amended to reduce the distribution services fee for the Fund’s Class A Shares from 0.25% to 0.05%.

Includes a shareholder services fee/account administration fee which is used to compensate intermediaries for shareholder services or account administrative services. Also includes a recordkeeping fee which is used to compensate intermediaries for recordkeeping services. Please see “Payments to Financial Intermediaries” herein. The shareholder services provider expects not to charge, and therefore the Fund’s Class A Shares and Class C Shares will not accrue, a portion of their fee. Total other expenses paid by the Fund’s Class A Shares and Class C Shares (after the anticipated reduction) are expected to be 0.48% and 0.50%, respectively, for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2008.

The Fund’s shareholders indirectly bear the expenses of the acquired funds in which the Fund invests. The Fund’s estimated indirect expense from investing in the acquired funds is based upon the average allocation of the Fund’s investment in the acquired funds and upon the actual total operating expenses of the acquired funds (including any current waivers and expense limitations) from its most recent shareholder report. Actual acquired fund expenses incurred by the Fund may vary with changes in the allocation of the Fund’s assets invested into the acquired funds and with other events that directly affect the expenses of the acquired funds.

After Class B Shares have been held for eight years from the date of purchase, they will automatically convert to Class A Shares on or about the last day of the following month. Class A Shares pay lower operating expenses than Class B Shares.

The Total Actual Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares (after waiver, reimbursement and reduction, but excluding “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses”) were 1.23%, 2.03% and 2.01%, respectively, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007.

EXAMPLE - Class A, B, C

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class B shares and Class C Shares with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. Expenses assuming no redemption are also shown. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares operating expenses are before anticipated reductions as shown in the table and remain the same. Although your actual costs and returns may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

Share Class

Class A: Expenses assuming redemption

Class B: Expenses assuming redemption

Class C: Expenses assuming redemption

1 Year

675.0000000000

757.0000000000

305.0000000000

3 Years

939.0000000000

1040.0000000000

634.0000000000

5 Years

1224.0000000000

1298.0000000000

1088.0000000000

10 Years

2032.0000000000

2179.0000000000

2348.0000000000

Share Class

Class A: Expenses assuming no redemption

Class B: Expenses assuming no redemption

Class C: Expenses assuming no redemption

1 Year

675.0000000000

207.0000000000

205.0000000000

3 Years

939.0000000000

640.0000000000

634.0000000000

5 Years

1224.0000000000

1098.0000000000

1088.0000000000

10 Years

2032.0000000000

2179.0000000000

2348.0000000000

2008-04-10

2007-12-28

Users of the data in the following exhibits are advised that, pursuant to the rules and regulations governing the voluntary filing of XBRL tagged disclosure, these exhibits are not the official publicly filed disclosure of Federated Capital Appreciation Fund. The purpose of submitting these XBRL tagged exhibits is to test the related format and technology and, as a result, investors should not rely on this information in making investment decisions.

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