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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
1
1
3
1
4
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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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#272 in Large Blend
U.S. News evaluated 498 Large Blend 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 13.18 percent over the past year, 7.05 percent over the past three years, and 2.10 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 12.0% |
| 1 Year | 13.2% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 7.0% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 2.1% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks a high total return, through a combination of income and capital appreciation in the value of its shares. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies that have market capitalizations of $5 billion or more. The fund emphasizes a blended value and growth style of investing. It intends to invest primarily in companies that are leaders in their industries or have products and services that are dominant in the marketplace. The fund may also invest in common and preferred shares of closed-end investment companies (also known as "closed-end funds").
Fees
Fees are High compared to funds in the same category.
Ancora Equity Fund has an expense ratio of 2.60 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
