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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
1
1
1
4
2
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Zacks Investment Research
5
(Strong Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
E+
(Sell)
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U.S. News evaluated 213 Foreign Large Blend 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 17.24 percent over the past year, 4.93 percent over the past three years, -4.14 percent over the past five years, and 7.02 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 8.4% |
| 1 Year | 17.2% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 4.9% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | -4.1% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 7.0% |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 65% of total assets in foreign equities, and may invest up to 20% of net assets in foreign debt securities, including convertible bonds. It invests mainly in common stocks of established companies in countries with developed economies (other than the United States), although the fund can invest in companies of any size and from any country. The fund's equity investments may also include preferred stocks, depositary receipts and other securities with equity characteristics, such as convertible securities and warrants.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
DWS International Fund has an expense ratio of 0.95 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
