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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
1
1
3
2
5
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Zacks Investment Research
5
(Strong Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
2 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
D-
(Sell)
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#24 in Foreign Small/Mid Growth
U.S. News evaluated 37 Foreign Small/Mid Growth 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 11.93 percent over the past year, 7.26 percent over the past three years, and 1.74 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 6.8% |
| 1 Year | 11.9% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 7.3% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 1.7% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities (mostly common stocks) of smaller and mid-sized companies that are either located outside the United States or whose primary business is carried on outside the United States. Smaller and mid-sized companies are companies with market capitalization (share price multiplied by number of shares outstanding), at the time of purchase, between $500 million and $17 billion. The equity securities in which the fund invests include common stocks, depositary receipts, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and warrants and other rights.
Fees
Fees are Below Average compared to funds in the same category.
Scout International Discovery Fund has an expense ratio of 1.60 percent.
Risk
Risk is Low compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
