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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
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Zacks Investment Research
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TheStreet.com
A+
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U.S. News evaluated 38 Health 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 30.31 percent over the past year, 14.89 percent over the past three years, and 8.68 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
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| Year to date | 20.3% |
| 1 Year | 30.3% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 14.9% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 8.7% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities, primarily common stocks, of companies in health sciences and related industries. It will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest more than 25% of its assets) in health sciences or related industries, and may invest in companies located in non-U.S. countries. The Portfolio may invest in convertible securities, initial public offerings, and depositary receipts and may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid/restricted securities.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
ING BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio has an expense ratio of 1.01 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
