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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
5
1
1
1
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Zacks Investment Research
1
(Strong Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
5 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
E
(Sell)
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U.S. News evaluated 42 Equity Energy 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 2.72 percent over the past year, and 4.44 percent over the past three years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 4.7% |
| 1 Year | 2.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 4.4% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. Potential investments include companies engaged in the exploration, production, development and refinement of conventional and alternative sources of energy. It may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes, and may engage in short sales of securities. The fund is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
Putnam Global Energy Fund has an expense ratio of 1.66 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
