| Scorecard |
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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
3
2
1
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
D+
(Sell)
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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 8.75 percent over the past year, 7.50 percent over the past three years, 6.46 percent over the past five years, and 6.98 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 2.4% |
| 1 Year | 8.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 7.5% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 6.5% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 7.0% |
Summary
The investment seeks a high level of total return. The fund's principal investment strategy is fixed income investing in which the fund engages includes utilizing economic research and analysis of current economic conditions, potential fluctuations in interest rates, and, where relevant - particularly with respect to the issuers of high-yield, high-risk bonds - the strength of the underlying issuer. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes in bonds.
Fees
Fees are High compared to funds in the same category.
SunAmerica Strategic Bond Fund has an expense ratio of 1.98 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
