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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
2
2
1
2
3
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Zacks Investment Research
4
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
E
(Sell)
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#26 in Natural Resources
U.S. News evaluated 40 Natural Resources 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 6.99 percent over the past year, 2.73 percent over the past three years, and -8.01 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | -6.5% |
| 1 Year | 7.0% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 2.7% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | -8.0% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities issued by U.S. and foreign companies (including those located in emerging market countries) with business operations in or related to activities in natural resources industries. Natural resources are materials with economic value that are derived from natural origins, such as energy sources, precious metals (e.g., gold, platinum), non-precious metals (e.g., aluminum, copper), chemicals and other basic commodities.
Fees
Fees are Below Average compared to funds in the same category.
Aberdeen Global Natural Resources Fund has an expense ratio of 1.48 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
