4.1 in World Bond
U.S. News evaluated 87 World Bond Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
| Scorecard | |
|---|---|
| Morningstar | 4 / 5 Stars |
| Lipper | 4 4 1 5 1 |
| Zacks Investment Research | 5 (Strong Sell) |
| Standard & Poor's | 2 / 5 Stars |
| TheStreet.com | E- (Sell) |
Fund Overview
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of the assets in bonds of foreign issuers. It invests in debt securities of issuers in at least three countries other than the United States, including foreign governments, quasi-governments, provincials, agencies, instrumentalities, supranational and corporate entities. The fund invests in debt securities of issuers in both developed and emerging markets throughout the world. It may invest up to 50% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets. The fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets in below-investment-grade corporate bonds. It is non-diversified.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 03.31.2012 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 0.3% |
| 1 Year | 3.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 9.4% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 7.7% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 9.5% |
Performance
The fund has returned 3.67 percent over the past year, 9.41 percent over the past three years, 7.74 percent over the past five years, and 9.49 percent over the past decade.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
Updated 03.31.2012
Holdings
Asset Allocation
| % Long | % Short | % Net | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 10.12 | 0.0 | 10.12 |
| Stocks | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bonds | 11.03 | 0.0 | 11.03 |
| Other | 0.58 | 1.29 | -0.71 |
| Foreign Bonds | 78.28 | 0.0 | 78.28 |
| Foreign Stocks | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Convertible | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Preferred | 1.28 | 0.0 | 1.28 |
Updated 02.29.2012
Top Holdings
Performance as of 03.31.2012
Portfolio as of 02.29.2012
| % Net Assets | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom (Government Of) 5% | 5.51 |
| Germany (Federal Republic Of) 1.25% | 3.44 |
| Germany (Federal Republic Of) 3.5% | 3.07 |
| Chile Rep 5.5% | 2.84 |
| New Sth Wales Tsy 6% | 2.77 |
Fees
Delaware International Bond Fund has an expense ratio of 0.72 percent.
