| Scorecard |
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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
4
4
2
3
3
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Zacks Investment Research
2
(Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C
(Hold)
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#20 in Multisector Bond
U.S. News evaluated 79 Multisector Bond 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 9.49 percent over the past year, 7.83 percent over the past three years, 7.77 percent over the past five years, and 7.69 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 2.4% |
| 1 Year | 9.5% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 7.8% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 7.8% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 7.7% |
Summary
The investment seeks a high total return. The fund invests mainly in fixed income securities issued by both US and foreign corporations and governments. It may invest up to 100% of total assets in either investment-grade fixed income securities or in junk bonds, which are those below the fourth highest credit rating category (that is, grade BB/Ba and below). The fund may also invest in emerging markets securities, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, adjustable rate loans that have a senior right to payment ("senior loans") and other floating rate debt securities and dividend-paying common stocks.
Fees
Fees are Below Average compared to funds in the same category.
DWS Unconstrained Income Fund has an expense ratio of 1.01 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
