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Structures, binding energies, magnetic and electronic properties endohedrally doped C20 fullerenes by metallic atoms (Fe, Co, Ti and V) have been obtained by pseudopotential density functional theory. All M @C20, except Co@C20, are more stable than the undoped C20 cage. The magnetic moment values are 1 and 2μB. These values and semiconductor behavior give to these compounds interesting feature in several technological applications. Titanium doped C20 has a same magnetic moment than the isolated Ti atom. Hybridization process in the Co doped C20 fullerene is most strong than in other doped cages. Electrical and magnetic dipoles calculated in the iron doped C20 are very strong compared with other clusters.