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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
4
5
1
1
1
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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
B
(Buy)
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#29 in High Yield Bond
U.S. News evaluated 166 High Yield Bond 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 12.60 percent over the past year, 10.45 percent over the past three years, 9.69 percent over the past five years, and 8.81 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 4.3% |
| 1 Year | 12.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 10.5% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 9.7% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 8.8% |
Summary
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income. The fund invests in securities through an underlying master fund having the same investment goals and strategies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in high-yield bonds and other investments with similar economic characteristics. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities, which are predominantly U.S. dollar denominated.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
Transamerica Partners High Yield Bond Fund has an expense ratio of 1.10 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
