| Scorecard |
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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
1
2
1
1
4
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Zacks Investment Research
3
(Hold)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
E+
(Sell)
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U.S. News evaluated 36 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 6.68 percent over the past year, 5.28 percent over the past three years, and -4.57 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 4.9% |
| 1 Year | 6.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 5.3% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | -4.6% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in stocks of companies in the natural resources and natural resources related sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks and typically will maintain exposure to the major natural resources sectors. The fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. It typically invests in equity securities of U.S.-based companies, but may invest up to 45% of total assets in foreign securities, including emerging market securities. The fund is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Dreyfus Natural Resources Fund has an expense ratio of 1.64 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
