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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
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Zacks Investment Research
5
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TheStreet.com
E+
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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
The fund has returned 3.90 percent over the past year, 6.44 percent over the past three years, and 5.22 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 0.3% |
| 1 Year | 3.9% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 6.4% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 5.2% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks to maximize total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds of issuers in a number of different countries, which may include the United States. It invests primarily in investment-grade securities which include, but are not limited to, corporate and government bonds which, at the time of investment, are rated investment-grade. The fund may invest in securities of issuers located in developed and emerging market countries.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
ING Global Bond Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.77 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
