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3 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
2
3
1
5
4
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Zacks Investment Research
5
(Strong Sell)
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Standard & Poor's
2 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
E-
(Sell)
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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 1.01 percent over the past year, 4.44 percent over the past three years, 2.98 percent over the past five years, and 5.20 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | -1.5% |
| 1 Year | 1.0% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 4.4% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 3.0% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 5.2% |
Summary
The investment seeks to provide high current income and capital appreciation. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in foreign bonds and 65% of its net assets in foreign bonds that are rated within the three highest credit categories (i.e., A- or equivalent, or better). It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in bonds that have received a below investment-grade rating from each of the rating agencies that has assigned a rating to the bond, including those in default or with the lowest rating. The fund is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund has an expense ratio of 1.13 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
