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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
3
1
2
5
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Zacks Investment Research
1
(Strong Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
E
(Sell)
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#9 in Equity Energy
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 6.68 percent over the past year, 5.39 percent over the past three years, and -2.67 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 10.6% |
| 1 Year | 6.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 5.4% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | -2.7% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks to provide capital growth and appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies within the energy sector, which includes all aspects of the energy industry, such as exploration, discovery, production, distribution or infrastructure of energy and/or alternative energy sources. It may invest up to 100% of its total assets in foreign securities. The fund invests in a blend of value and growth companies domiciled throughout the world, including, potentially, companies domiciled or traded in emerging markets.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
Waddell & Reed Advisor Energy Fund has an expense ratio of 1.68 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
