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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
4
5
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4
2
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Zacks Investment Research
5
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
E+
(Sell)
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#53 in Diversified Emerging Mkts
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.
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Performance
The fund has returned 6.81 percent over the past year, 3.57 percent over the past three years, and 1.38 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | -0.2% |
| 1 Year | 6.8% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 3.6% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 1.4% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in emerging markets equity securities that are defined in the prospectus as Approved Markets securities. It may gain exposure to companies in Approved Markets by purchasing equity securities in the form of depositary receipts, which may be listed or traded outside the issuer's domicile country.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
DFA Emerging Markets Social Core Equity Fund has an expense ratio of 0.75 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
