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Lipper
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Standard & Poor's
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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 1.70 percent over the past year.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
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| Year to date | -1.1% |
| 1 Year | 1.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks total return from current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Investments. It invests significantly in issuers organized or located outside the U.S. or doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S., securities denominated in a foreign currency or foreign currency forward contracts. The fund may invest in securities of issuers with business activities located in emerging market countries or denominated in an emerging market currency. It may invest up to 15% of its assets in securities that are rated below investment grade or the unrated equivalent.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Lazard Global Fixed Income Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.80 percent.
Risk
Risk is N/A compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
