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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
3
3
3
1
5
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Zacks Investment Research
3
(Hold)
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Standard & Poor's
1 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
D+
(Sell)
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#45 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 1.30 percent over the past year, 4.29 percent over the past three years, 4.77 percent over the past five years, and 3.77 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | -0.7% |
| 1 Year | 1.3% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 4.3% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 4.8% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 3.8% |
Summary
The investment seeks the highest level of current income that is exempt from federal and North Dakota personal income taxes. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities that pay interest free from North Dakota personal income taxes, although the fund tries to invest all of its assets in these securities. It may invest up to 30% of its net assets in U.S. territorial obligations, the interest on which is exempt from federal and North Dakota personal income taxes. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in private activity bonds. It is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Below Average compared to funds in the same category.
Viking Tax-Free Fund For North Dakota Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.97 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
