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5 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
5
2
5
2
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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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#4 in Technology
U.S. News evaluated 54 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 20.35 percent over the past year, 17.18 percent over the past three years, 10.40 percent over the past five years, and 12.06 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 9.4% |
| 1 Year | 20.3% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 17.2% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 10.4% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 12.1% |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies the managers expect to generate a majority of their revenues from the development, advancement, and use of technology. It normally seeks to invest in at least 5 countries and allocate 25% of the fund's investments to stocks of companies outside the U.S. Stock selection is based on intensive fundamental research that assesses companies' business prospects, the valuations of their stocks, and their prospects for share price appreciation.
Fees
Fees are Below Average compared to funds in the same category.
T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund has an expense ratio of 0.97 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
