| Scorecard |
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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
4
4
2
3
5
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Zacks Investment Research
1
(Strong Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
4 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C+
(Hold)
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U.S. News evaluated 52 Technology 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 -0.61 percent over the past year, 10.73 percent over the past three years, 7.23 percent over the past five years, and 8.21 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 2.3% |
| 1 Year | -0.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 10.7% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 7.2% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 8.2% |
Summary
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks of growth companies of any size that The Dreyfus Corporation believes to be leading producers or beneficiaries of technological innovation. Up to 25% of its assets may be invested in foreign securities. Its investment process centers on a multi-dimensional approach that looks for opportunities across emerging growth, cyclical or stable growth companies.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Dreyfus Technology Growth Fund has an expense ratio of 1.08 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
