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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
4
1
1
3
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Zacks Investment Research
5
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
E-
(Sell)
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#4 in Latin America Stock
U.S. News evaluated 12 Latin America Stock 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 -2.55 percent over the past year, and 1.47 percent over the past three years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 1.5% |
| 1 Year | -2.5% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 1.5% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies: (i) that have their registered office in Brazil; (ii) whose principal trading market is in Brazil; or (iii) that have a majority of their assets, or that derive a significant portion of their revenue or profits from businesses, investments or sales, in Brazil. It may invest in the stocks of companies of any size, although it focuses on large and mid-cap companies. The fund is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are High compared to funds in the same category.
Dreyfus Brazil Equity Fund has an expense ratio of 2.21 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
