6.1 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 | 4 / 5 Stars |
| Lipper | 4 4 5 2 3 |
| Zacks Investment Research | 3 (Hold) |
| Standard & Poor's | 2 / 5 Stars |
| TheStreet.com | C (Hold) |
Fund Overview
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of net assets in equities of issuers in a number of different countries, one of which may be the United States. It generally invests at least 80% of total assets in common and preferred stocks, depositary receipts, derivatives and convertible securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of assets in companies located in countries with emerging securities markets. It may also lend portfolio securities on a short-term or long-term basis, up to 30% of assets.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 03.31.2012 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 1.8% |
| 1 Year | -10.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 20.1% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 5.6% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 7.3% |
Fund Opinion
The fund makes the list of Zacks Investment Research's "Top 5 ING Funds." Funds on the list are expected to outperform their peers in the future.
Zacks Investment Research 2010-04-30
Performance
The fund has returned -10.63 percent over the past year, 20.06 percent over the past three years, 5.61 percent over the past five years, and 7.25 percent over the past decade.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
Updated 03.31.2012
The fund makes the list of Zacks Investment Research's "Top 5 ING Funds." Funds on the list are expected to outperform their peers in the future.
Zacks Investment Research 2010-04-30
Holdings
Asset Allocation
| % Long | % Net | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | 0.93 | 0.93 |
| Stocks | 23.87 | 23.87 |
| Bonds | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| Foreign Bonds | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Foreign Stocks | 72.91 | 72.91 |
| Convertible | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Preferred | 0.42 | 0.42 |
Updated 12.31.2011
Top Holdings
Performance as of 03.31.2012
Portfolio as of 12.31.2011
| Ticker | YTD Return % | % Net Assets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmont Mining Corporation | NEM | -12.58 | 4.27 |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | -1.42 | 3.84 |
| Barrick Gold Corporation | ABX | -1.97 | 3.63 |
| Cameco Corp | CCJ | 19.95 | 3.47 |
| Electricité de France S.A. | EDF | --- | 3.43 |
Fees
ING Global Value Choice Fund has an expense ratio of 1.42 percent.
