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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
1
2
1
2
2
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Zacks Investment Research
1
(Strong Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
1 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
B+
(Buy)
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U.S. News evaluated 38 High Yield Muni 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 8.62 percent over the past year, 8.28 percent over the past three years, 4.35 percent over the past five years, and 3.29 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 3.0% |
| 1 Year | 8.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 8.3% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 4.3% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 3.3% |
Summary
The investment seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from regular federal income tax and may also consider the potential for capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in Municipal Securities, the interest on which is exempt from regular federal income tax. Its duration is expected to be equal to that of the Barclays Aggregate Municipal Bond Index, plus or minus two years. The fund is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are High compared to funds in the same category.
Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund has an expense ratio of 1.63 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
