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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
2
4
3
2
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Zacks Investment Research
3
(Hold)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C-
(Hold)
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#104 in Mid-Cap Growth
U.S. News evaluated 220 Mid-Cap 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 14.70 percent over the past year, 9.77 percent over the past three years, and 4.91 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 11.5% |
| 1 Year | 14.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 9.8% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 4.9% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. It may invest in companies of any market capitalization, from larger, well-established companies to small, emerging growth companies. The fund may invest in securities of companies whose principal business activities are located in emerging market countries. It can leverage, that is borrow money to purchase additional securities. The fund can also invest in derivative instruments.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Alger Analyst Fund has an expense ratio of 1.27 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
