| Scorecard |
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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
4
2
3
1
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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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#27 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 10.88 percent over the past year, 9.84 percent over the past three years, 7.17 percent over the past five years, and 6.52 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 2.7% |
| 1 Year | 10.9% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 9.8% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 7.2% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 6.5% |
Summary
The investment seeks a high level of current income; maximum total return is a secondary consideration but only to the extent consistent with the primary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a portfolio of fixed-income securities. It may invest up to 65% of its net assets in any one asset class or market segment. The fund invests in fixed-income securities issued by corporations located in or outside of the United States. It may invest up to 20% of assets in public bank loans made by banks or other financial institutions.
Fees
Fees are Average compared to funds in the same category.
Morgan Stanley Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fund has an expense ratio of 1.09 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
