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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
2
1
3
1
3
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Zacks Investment Research
5
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
E+
(Sell)
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#68 in Muni Single State Interm
U.S. News evaluated 72 Muni Single State 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 3.69 percent over the past year, 4.83 percent over the past three years, 4.78 percent over the past five years, and 3.51 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 1.1% |
| 1 Year | 3.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 4.8% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 4.8% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 3.5% |
Summary
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from federal and Maine state income taxes, without undue risk. The fund purchases Maine municipal bonds that, at the time of purchase, are either rated investment grade (BBB- or higher) by at least one independent ratings agency or, if non-rated, have been judged by the fund's investment adviser to be of comparable quality. It invests at least 80% of assets in municipal securities. The fund may invest up to 30% of net assets in U.S. territorial obligations. It typically maintains a dollar-weighted average maturity ranging between 5 and 20 years. The fund is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Average compared to funds in the same category.
Maine Municipal Fund has an expense ratio of 1.07 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
