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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
2
3
2
3
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
C+
(Hold)
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#6 in Foreign Small/Mid Blend
U.S. News evaluated 26 Foreign Small/Mid 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 32.37 percent over the past year, 14.15 percent over the past three years, 1.67 percent over the past five years, and 10.21 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 11.3% |
| 1 Year | 32.4% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 14.2% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 1.7% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 10.2% |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. To pursue its objective, the fund invests principally in stocks of companies principally based outside the United States. It normally intends to invest at least 65% of its net assets in equity securities of small companies generally having a market capitalization at the time of purchase of less than $5 billion. The fund may invest its remaining assets in equity securities of mid-sized or larger companies. It also may invest in derivatives for "speculative" purposes to increase its investment return or income.
Fees
Fees are High compared to funds in the same category.
Lord Abbett International Fund has an expense ratio of 1.52 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
