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Zacks Investment Research
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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 27.30 percent over the past year.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
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| Year to date | 15.2% |
| 1 Year | 27.3% |
| 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 normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of emerging market small capitalization ("small cap") companies. 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 small cap companies that the advisor believes have above average growth, profitability and quality characteristics.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
William Blair Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund has an expense ratio of 1.40 percent.
Risk
Risk is N/A compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
