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Lipper
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Standard & Poor's
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U.S. News evaluated 180 Diversified Emerging Mkts 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 9.76 percent over the past year.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
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| Year to date | 2.2% |
| 1 Year | 9.8% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, including common stocks, American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts, of emerging country issuers. It generally invests in at least three emerging countries, and, at times, may invest a substantial portion of its assets in a single emerging country. The fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization, from larger, well-established companies to small, emerging growth companies.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Alger Emerging Markets Fund has an expense ratio of 1.70 percent.
Risk
Risk is N/A compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
