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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
2
2
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
A-
(Buy)
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U.S. News evaluated 56 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 30.52 percent over the past year, 12.98 percent over the past three years, and -0.82 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 0.5% |
| 1 Year | 30.5% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 13.0% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | -0.8% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks high total return. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of equity securities of companies that are principally engaged in the real estate industry. It invests at least 65% of assets in companies located in a number of different countries other than the U.S. The fund may invest in companies located in countries with emerging securities markets. It may also invest in convertible securities, initial public offerings and Rule 144A securities. The fund is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are High compared to funds in the same category.
ING International Real Estate Fund has an expense ratio of 2.25 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
