With every passing year, the world's appetite for energy
continues to increase steadily. Governments and corporations
alike are therefore constantly on the lookout for new energy
sources or more efficient technology in this domain. For fast
growing economies such as China and India, the situation is even
more acute. Thus, prices of these invaluable resources are
surging and investors could benefit from the situation by
investing in the energy industry. Energy mutual funds are a
superior option for forays into the industry as they reduce risks
involved by holding widely diversified portfolios.
Below we will share with you 5 top rated energy mutual funds.
Each has earned a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) as we expect these
mutual funds to outperform their peers in the future. To view the
Zacks Rank and past performance of all energy funds, investors
can click here to see the complete list of funds.
Fidelity Select Energy Services
(FSESX) seeks capital growth. The fund invests heavily in common
stocks of companies whose primary activities are energy related,
including energy services and equipment. It may invest in both
domestic and foreign securities. The energy mutual fund has a
three year annualized return of 5.56%.
The fund manager is Jonathan Kasen and he has managed this
energy mutual fund since 2010.
Invesco Energy
(FSTEX) invests a majority of its assets in securities issued by
companies with strong linkages to the energy sector. It focuses
on acquiring equity securities and may invest all its assets in
foreign securities. The energy mutual fund has a three year
annualized return of 3.37%.
The energy mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of
$1,000 and an expense ratio of 1.12% compared to a category
average of 1.66%.
BlackRock Energy & Resources
(SSGRX) seeks capital appreciation over the long term. It invests
heavily in energy and natural resources entities worldwide. The
fund also invests in companies in related sectors as well as in
utilities. The energy mutual fund has a three year annualized
return of 2.37%.
As of October 2012, this energy mutual fund held 128 issues,
with 5.95% of its total assets invested in Consol Energy Inc.
JHancock2 Natural Resources 1
(JINRX) invests a large share of its assets in equity and related
securities of companies across the world whose primary operations
involve natural resources. It focuses on those companies which
may generate higher profits from the rising demand of natural
resources. The energy mutual fund has a three year annualized
return of 0.04%. < P> The fund manager is John C. O'Toole
and he has managed this energy mutual fund since 2009.
Ivy Global Natural Resources A
(IGNAX) seeks capital appreciation. It invests heavily in equity
securities of companies, whose primary operations are related to
natural resources, including suppliers and service providers. It
may invest in both foreign and domestic firms whose primary
operations are conducted abroad. The energy mutual fund has a
three year annualized return of -0.08%. < P> The energy
mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of $500 and an
expense ratio of 1.41% compared to a category average of
1.47%.
To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all energy
mutual funds, investors can click here to see the complete list
of funds.
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(JINRX): ETF Research Reports
(SSGRX): ETF Research Reports
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