| Scorecard |
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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
3
3
4
1
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Zacks Investment Research
4
(Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
4 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C+
(Hold)
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#31 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 4.21 percent over the past year, 5.15 percent over the past three years, 5.14 percent over the past five years, and 4.13 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 1.1% |
| 1 Year | 4.2% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 5.2% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 5.1% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 4.1% |
Summary
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income tax. The fund invests at least 80% of the net assets in debt instruments that pay interest that is exempt from regular federal income tax. During temporary defensive periods, all or any portion of its assets may be held uninvested or invested in AMT obligations and taxable instruments. The fund's dollar-weighted average maturity, under normal circumstances, will range between three and ten years. It may invest to a limited extent in obligations that are rated below-investment grade (commonly referred to as "junk bonds").
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Northern Intermediate Tax Exempt Fund has an expense ratio of 0.64 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
