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1 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
2
2
2
3
1
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Zacks Investment Research
1
(Strong Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
D-
(Sell)
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#34 in Technology
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 -3.65 percent over the past year, and 4.11 percent over the past three years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | -0.1% |
| 1 Year | -3.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 4.1% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Potential investments include companies that have, or will develop, products, processes or services that will provide advances and improvements through technology to consumers, enterprises and governments worldwide. It may also use derivatives, and may engage in short sales of securities. The fund is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Putnam Global Technology Fund has an expense ratio of 1.41 percent.
Risk
Risk is Low compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
