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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
2
2
3
4
3
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Zacks Investment Research
3
(Hold)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C+
(Hold)
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U.S. News evaluated 55 Global Real Estate 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 22.46 percent over the past year, 12.57 percent over the past three years, 2.32 percent over the past five years, and 11.76 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 11.9% |
| 1 Year | 22.5% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 12.6% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 2.3% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 11.8% |
Summary
The investment seeks high total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in a portfolio of equity securities of companies that are principally engaged in the real estate industry. It may invest in companies located in countries with emerging securities markets. The fund may invest in other investment companies, including exchange-traded funds.
Fees
Fees are High compared to funds in the same category.
ING Global Real Estate Fund has an expense ratio of 2.05 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
