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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
3
4
3
4
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Zacks Investment Research
4
(Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
4 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
A-
(Buy)
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#60 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 5.87 percent over the past year, 11.81 percent over the past three years, and 4.10 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 7.6% |
| 1 Year | 5.9% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 11.8% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 4.1% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation and, secondarily, current income. The fund invests primarily in common stocks and convertible securities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of mid-cap companies. The fund defines a mid-cap company as one having a market capitalization, at the time of acquisition, within the range of market capitalizations of companies constituting the Russell Midcap Growth Index. It may invest in convertible securities and foreign securities (directly and through depositary receipts).
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
ASTON/Montag & Caldwell Mid Cap Growth F has an expense ratio of 1.25 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
