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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
2
2
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
D-
(Sell)
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#140 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 14.67 percent over the past year, 6.70 percent over the past three years, and -2.78 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 7.0% |
| 1 Year | 14.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 6.7% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | -2.8% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of foreign companies. Its investments are diversified across many different countries and regions, including countries with emerging markets. The fund invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
Principal International Fund I has an expense ratio of 0.98 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
