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U.S. News evaluated 31 Long-Term Bond Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
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Fund Overview
The investment seeks total return. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of preferred and debt securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies. It may also invest at least 25% of net assets in the financials sector, which is comprised of the bank, diversified financials, real estate (including real estate investment trusts (REITs)) and insurance industries. The fund may invest without limit in securities of non-U.S. companies. It is non-diversified.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 03.31.2012 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 7.9% |
| 1 Year | 7.3% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | |
| 10 Years (Annualized) |
Performance
The fund has returned 7.29 percent over the past year.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
Updated 03.31.2012
Holdings
Asset Allocation
| % Long | % Net | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | 3.93 | 3.93 |
| Stocks | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bonds | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 0.73 | 0.73 |
| Foreign Bonds | 2.04 | 2.04 |
| Foreign Stocks | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Convertible | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Preferred | 93.3 | 93.3 |
Updated 12.31.2011
Top Holdings
Performance as of 03.31.2012
Portfolio as of 12.31.2011
| % Net Assets | |
|---|---|
| Jp Morgan Chase& Co., 7.90%, Due , Seriesi (Frn) | 3.48 |
| Centaur Funding Corp., 9.08% Due , 144a | 2.42 |
| Farm Credit Bank Of Texas, 10.00% Due ($1000 Par Value), Seriesi | 2.37 |
| Wells Fargo& Co., 7.50% Seriesl (Convertible) | 2.21 |
| Capital One Capital Iii, 7.686% Due | 2.1 |
Fees
Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income Fund has an expense ratio of 1.06 percent.
