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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
3
5
5
5
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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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#9 in Muni National Short
U.S. News evaluated 45 Muni National Short Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
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Performance
The fund has returned 2.58 percent over the past year, 3.21 percent over the past three years, 3.62 percent over the past five years, and 3.12 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 1.1% |
| 1 Year | 2.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 3.2% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 3.6% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 3.1% |
Summary
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income that is exempt from federal income taxation and to preserve capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade municipal securities whose interest is free from federal income tax, including the federal alternative minimum tax. The fund will maintain a weighted-average portfolio maturity of five years or less. Although the fund intends to invest the majority of its assets in tax free securities, it may invest up to 20% of its assets in securities that pay taxable interest.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
U.S. Global Investors Near-Term Tax-Free Fund has an expense ratio of 0.45 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
