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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
3
3
5
3
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Zacks Investment Research
2
(Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
D-
(Sell)
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#30 in Intermediate-Term Government
U.S. News evaluated 81 Intermediate Government 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 -1.03 percent over the past year, 4.70 percent over the past three years, 5.77 percent over the past five years, and 4.40 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | -1.3% |
| 1 Year | -1.0% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 4.7% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 5.8% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 4.4% |
Summary
The investment seeks a high level of income consistent with maximum credit protection and moderate fluctuation in principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in U.S. Treasury securities, which are backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government. The remainder is invested in other securities backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Its weighted average maturity is expected to normally range between three and ten years.
Fees
Fees are Below Average compared to funds in the same category.
T. Rowe Price U.S. Treasury Intermediate Fund has an expense ratio of 0.49 percent.
Risk
Risk is High compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
