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1 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
1
1
5
1
2
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Zacks Investment Research
5
(Strong Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
1 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C-
(Hold)
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#122 in Conservative Allocation
U.S. News evaluated 201 Conservative Allocation 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 3.72 percent over the past year, and 3.20 percent over the past three years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 3.5% |
| 1 Year | 3.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 3.2% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks to achieve current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of exchange traded funds ("ETFs"), equities, fixed income securities and futures contracts. It invests primarily in fixed income, equity and alternative (including commodity, currency, hedging and real estate) securities, with an emphasis on fixed income. Under normal market conditions, the Balanced Fund invests at least 25% of its net assets in equity securities and at least 25% of its assets in fixed income securities.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
Catalyst Compass EMP Conservative to Moderate Fund has an expense ratio of 1.15 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
