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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
5
5
2
4
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Zacks Investment Research
5
(Strong Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C+
(Hold)
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#152 in Large Value
U.S. News evaluated 330 Large Value 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 16.68 percent over the past year, 14.22 percent over the past three years, and 6.22 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 15.4% |
| 1 Year | 16.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 14.2% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 6.2% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in equity securities. It seeks to focus on dividend paying stocks and other investments and investment techniques that provide income. The fund may invest in stocks with either value or growth characteristics.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Dreyfus Equity Income Fund has an expense ratio of 1.19 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
