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5 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
5
2
5
2
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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
B-
(Buy)
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#1 in Foreign Large Blend
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 23.75 percent over the past year, 12.30 percent over the past three years, and 3.57 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 11.9% |
| 1 Year | 23.8% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 12.3% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 3.6% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, principally common stocks, of non-U.S. companies whose principal activities are located in countries represented by the MSCI EAFE Index that the Investment Manager believes are undervalued based on their earnings, cash flow or asset values. It may invest up to 15% of its assets in securities of companies whose principal business activities are located in emerging market countries. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
Lazard International Strategic Equity Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.86 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
