| Scorecard |
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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
1
1
2
2
5
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Zacks Investment Research
3
(Hold)
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Standard & Poor's
2 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
D-
(Sell)
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#154 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 5.95 percent over the past year, 6.60 percent over the past three years, and 2.62 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 10.4% |
| 1 Year | 6.0% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 6.6% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 2.6% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks maximum capital appreciation, consistent with reasonable risk to principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of mid cap companies. It focuses on U.S. companies with total market capitalizations (number of shares outstanding multiplied by share price) which, at the time of initial purchase, fall within the range of companies in the Russell Midcap Index.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Rice Hall James Mid Cap Fund has an expense ratio of 1.40 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
