| Scorecard |
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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
5
5
1
4
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Zacks Investment Research
1
(Strong Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
5 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C+
(Hold)
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U.S. News evaluated 287 World Stock 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 17.20 percent over the past year, 13.21 percent over the past three years, and 3.29 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 8.9% |
| 1 Year | 17.2% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 13.2% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 3.3% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. It seeks to focus on dividend-paying stocks of companies located in the developed capital markets, such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong and Western Europe. The fund may, however, invest up to 30% of its assets in emerging markets. It ordinarily invests in at least three countries, and, at times, may invest a substantial portion of its assets in a single country.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
Dreyfus Global Equity Income Fund has an expense ratio of 1.25 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
