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Lipper
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TheStreet.com
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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 -3.86 percent over the past year, 3.18 percent over the past three years, and 2.41 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | -3.2% |
| 1 Year | -3.9% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 3.2% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 2.4% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks high total return by investing in high-quality, non-dollar denominated government and corporate debt securities of foreign issuers. The fund invests at least 80% of net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in high-quality bonds with outstanding maturities of at least one year. Generally, it purchases only bonds denominated in foreign currencies. The fund may hedge up to 25% of total assets into U.S. dollars when the portfolio manager considers the dollar to be attractive relative to foreign currencies. It may also invest up to 10% of assets in emerging markets debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Transamerica International Bond Fund has an expense ratio of 1.83 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
