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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.
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Performance
The fund has returned -4.63 percent over the past year.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | -5.1% |
| 1 Year | -4.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks a favorable long-term total return, mainly through capital appreciation, from investments related to the natural resources sector. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of issuers that are primarily engaged in the ownership, development, exploration, production, distribution or processing of natural resources, as well as in securities of companies that are suppliers to firms producing natural resources, in instruments with economic characteristics similar to natural resources securities or in direct holdings of natural resources. It is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
TIAA-CREF Global Natural Resources Fund has an expense ratio of 0.75 percent.
Risk
Risk is N/A compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
