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U.S. News evaluated 91 World Bond Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
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| Year to date | 2.6% |
| 1 Year | N/A |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks total return consisting of income and capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It will normally invest its assets in debt and fixed income securities of issuers located in developed countries outside of the United States. The fund will primarily invest in sovereign debt and currencies, as well as in investment grade corporate bonds. It may invest in both investment grade and, to a lesser extent, below investment grade securities. The fund is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
First Investors International Opportunities Bond Fund has an expense ratio of 1.30 percent.
Risk
Risk is N/A compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
