Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Global Mutual Funds - Best of Fund Family
January 16 2013 - 11:18AM
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Investors can no longer ignore the attractions of global equity
markets and limit themselves to domestic investments. Though U.S
equity markets retain their global significance, they no longer
command the importance which they did in the past. Research has
also shown that a prudent combination of foreign and domestic
investments provide better results and aid in reducing risk. With
their analytical prowess and expert management global mutual funds
provide investors with a unique opportunity to harness the
strengths of both local and international financial markets.
Below we will share with you 5 top rated global mutual funds.
Each has earned a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) as we expect these
mutual funds to outperform their peers in the future. To view the
Zacks Rank and past performance of all global funds, investors can
click here to see the complete list of funds.
GAMCO Global Growth AAA (GICPX) seeks capital growth. The
fund invests a minimum of 65% of its assets in the securities of
companies that are undervalued and have the potential to grow. It
invests in a minimum of three countries at any given point. Not
less than 40% of its assets are invested in foreign securities. The
global mutual fund has a one year annualized return of 18.81%.
The global mutual fund has an expense ratio of 1.84% compared to
a category average of 1.37%.
USAA World Growth (USAWX) invests predominantly in
domestic and foreign equity securities. It may invest in securities
from emerging markets and also in firms irrespective of their
sizes. It concentrates on acquiring securities of large-cap
companies. The global mutual fund has a one year annualized return
of 18.29%.
As of August 2012, this global mutual fund held 98 issues, with
3.11% of its total assets invested in Nestle SA
Hartford Global Growth A (HALAX) seeks capital
appreciation. The fund invests a minimum of 65% of its assets in
securities of both domestic and foreign companies. It has no
restrictions on the amount to be invested in any single country. It
may also invest in emerging market securities. The global mutual
fund has a one year annualized return of 17.24%.
The fund manager is Matthew A. Hudson and he has managed this
global mutual fund since 2007.
Wells Fargo Advantage Global Opportunities A (EKGAX)
invests a large share of its assets in equity securities of small
and medium-sized companies. These firms must have market
capitalizations within the range of the S&P Global MidSmall Cap
Index. Generally, it invests in a minimum of three countries. The
global mutual fund has a one year annualized return of 15.90%.
The global mutual fund has an expense ratio of 1.54% compared to
a category average of 1.37%.
DWS RREEF Global Infrastructure A (TOLLX) seeks total
return. It invests the majority of its assets in securities of both
domestic and foreign companies related to the infrastructure
sector. The global mutual fund is a non-diversified fund and has a
one year annualized return of 15.81%.
The fund manager is Manoj H. Patel and he has managed this
global mutual fund since 2011.
To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all global mutual
funds, investors can click here to see the complete list of
funds.
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(EKGAX): ETF Research Reports
(GICPX): ETF Research Reports
(HALAX): ETF Research Reports
(TOLLX): ETF Research Reports
(USAWX): ETF Research Reports
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