| Scorecard |
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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
4
4
3
2
3
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Zacks Investment Research
4
(Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C-
(Hold)
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#38 in Muni National Interm
U.S. News evaluated 83 Muni National Interm 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 4.28 percent over the past year, 5.27 percent over the past three years, 5.42 percent over the past five years, and 4.16 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 1.1% |
| 1 Year | 4.3% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 5.3% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 5.4% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 4.2% |
Summary
The investment seeks a high level of income exempt from regular federal income taxes and seeks to limit principal fluctuation. The fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities issued by municipalities across the United States and in other securities whose income is free from regular federal income tax and alternative minimum tax (AMT). It does not intend to invest in securities whose income is subject to AMT. The fund can buy many types of municipal securities of all maturities.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
DWS Intermediate Tax/AMT Free Fund has an expense ratio of 0.78 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
