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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
3
3
2
3
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Zacks Investment Research
1
(Strong Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C+
(Hold)
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#5 in Communications
U.S. News evaluated 12 Communications Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
The fund has returned 20.59 percent over the past year, 13.87 percent over the past three years, 4.17 percent over the past five years, and 7.91 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 12.5% |
| 1 Year | 20.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 13.9% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 4.2% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 7.9% |
Summary
The investment seeks to maximize total return. The fund invests at least 80% of net assets in securities of companies in the communications field. It normally focuses on the securities of US and foreign companies that are engaged in the research, development, manufacture or sale of communications services, technology, equipment or products. The fund may invest in common stocks and other dividend or interest paying securities, such as convertible securities (both preferred stocks and bonds), bonds and short-term cash equivalents. It is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
DWS Communications Fund has an expense ratio of 1.63 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
