7.2 in World Stock
U.S. News evaluated 272 World Stock Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
| Scorecard | |
|---|---|
| Morningstar | 5 / 5 Stars |
| Lipper | 5 5 3 3 4 |
| Zacks Investment Research | 5 (Strong Sell) |
| Standard & Poor's | 5 / 5 Stars |
| TheStreet.com | C+ (Hold) |
Fund Overview
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies in developed countries located outside the U.S. and of companies in the U.S. Normally, it invests the majority of its total assets in companies that pay dividends or repurchase their shares. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in companies located in emerging (less developed) markets. It will invest at least 40% of its total assets in companies located in a number of countries outside the U.S. The fund is not required to allocate its investments in any set percentages in any particular countries.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 03.31.2012 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 15.2% |
| 1 Year | 3.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 30.0% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | |
| 10 Years (Annualized) |
Performance
The fund has returned 3.74 percent over the past year, and 30.05 percent over the past three years.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
Updated 03.31.2012
Holdings
Asset Allocation
| % Long | % Net | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | 3.92 | 3.92 |
| Stocks | 40.08 | 40.08 |
| Bonds | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Foreign Bonds | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Foreign Stocks | 56.0 | 56.0 |
| Convertible | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Preferred | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Updated 12.31.2011
Top Holdings
Performance as of 03.31.2012
Portfolio as of 12.31.2011
| Ticker | YTD Return % | % Net Assets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreyfus Cash Management Instl | --- | --- | 3.92 |
| UnitedHealth Group Inc | UNH | 16.97 | 3.5 |
| Western Union Company | WU | -0.16 | 3.38 |
| Apollo Group Inc A | APOL | -27.14 | 3.03 |
| JGC Corp. | 1963 | --- | 3.01 |
Fees
Causeway Global Value Fund has an expense ratio of 1.10 percent.
