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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
4
5
2
2
1
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Zacks Investment Research
4
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Standard & Poor's
5 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
E
(Sell)
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#32 in Diversified Emerging Mkts
U.S. News evaluated 181 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 16.63 percent over the past year, 9.39 percent over the past three years, and -2.17 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 0.7% |
| 1 Year | 16.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 9.4% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | -2.2% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in emerging markets securities. It invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments (e.g., securities convertible into common stocks), issued by emerging market companies of all sizes, that the advisor believes have above-average growth, profitability and quality characteristics.
Fees
Fees are Below Average compared to funds in the same category.
William Blair Emerging Markets Growth Fund has an expense ratio of 1.41 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
