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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
5
3
4
5
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Zacks Investment Research
5
(Strong Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
4 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
A+
(Buy)
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#22 in Small Growth
U.S. News evaluated 213 Small Growth 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 13.68 percent over the past year, 16.87 percent over the past three years, 9.26 percent over the past five years, and 10.26 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 10.6% |
| 1 Year | 13.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 16.9% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 9.3% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 10.3% |
Summary
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of small companies. It defines a small company as one with a market capitalization less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000® Index. The fund will not initiate a position in a company unless it has a market capitalization below $2.5 billion. It may invest in the securities of non-U.S. companies, but only if the securities are purchased or sold in the U.S.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
Artisan Small Cap Fund has an expense ratio of 1.28 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
