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4 / 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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#7 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 2.81 percent over the past year, 12.05 percent over the past three years, 10.28 percent over the past five years, and 12.39 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 3.7% |
| 1 Year | 2.8% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 12.1% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 10.3% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 12.4% |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies the advisor expects to generate a majority of their revenues from the development, advancement, and use of technology. It invests in at least 3 countries and allocates at least 30% of the fund's investments to stocks of companies outside the U.S. The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
Fees
Fees are Low 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.
