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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
5
5
3
2
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Zacks Investment Research
4
(Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
B
(Buy)
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#155 in Large Growth
U.S. News evaluated 473 Large Growth 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 14.74 percent over the past year, 13.08 percent over the past three years, 6.19 percent over the past five years, and 9.09 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 10.3% |
| 1 Year | 14.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 13.1% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 6.2% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 9.1% |
Summary
The investment seeks to provide capital growth and appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, primarily in common stocks of large cap companies that Waddell & Reed Investment Management Company (WRIMCO), the fund's investment manager, believes have dominant market positions in their industries. Large cap companies typically are companies with market capitalizations of at least $10 billion at the time of acquisition. It may invest in securities issued by companies of any size.
Fees
Fees are Average compared to funds in the same category.
Waddell & Reed Advisor Core Investment Fund has an expense ratio of 1.12 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
