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U.S. News evaluated 23 Equity Precious Metals Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
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| Year to date | -15.7% |
| 1 Year | N/A |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that are principally engaged in the mining, fabrication, processing or distribution of gold, silver, platinum, palladium and other precious metals or in the development of such precious metals mines. It expects to invest principally in junior and mid-tier mining companies with mines in production. Up to 20% of it net assets may be invested in companies developing gold, silver, platinum, palladium or other precious metals mines that have no current production from mining operations and no immediate source of cash flow.
