Founded in 1955, Federated Investors is one of the largest
investment managers in the U.S. With more than $364 billion worth
of assets under management, the company has used a disciplined
approach to deliver superior value to investors. Federated offers
a wide range of products, including domestic and international
equity, fixed-income and money market funds. These products are
distributed through more than 5,200 financial intermediaries and
institutions.
Below we will share with you 5 top rated Federated 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 Federated funds,
investors can click here to see the complete list of funds.
Federated International Small-Mid Company A
(ISCAX) seeks capital appreciation over the long term. The fund
invests heavily in foreign small and mid cap firms. These
companies must have a market capitalization identical to stocks
which are part of the fund's benchmark, the S&P Developed
ex-U.S. Small Cap Growth Index. The fund has a three year
annualized return of 7.37%.
The Fund Manager is Leonardo A. Vila and he has managed this
Federated mutual fund since 1999.
Federated MDT Small Cap Core A
(QASCX) focuses on investing in common stocks of small domestic
companies. These firms must be identical to those which are
included in the Russell 2000 Index. It may also purchase foreign
equity securities. The fund has a three year annualized return of
15.26%.
The Federated mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of
$1,500 and an expense ratio of 1.71% compared to a category
average of 1.32%.
Federated International Leaders A
(FGFAX) seeks capital appreciation over the long term. The fund
invests in foreign companies and concentrates on purchasing
foreign stocks from developed markets. It may also purchase
equity in companies from developed markets, including the United
States. The fund has a three year annualized return of 6.73%.
As of September 2012, this Federated mutual fund held 51
issues, with 3.52% of its total assets invested in Credit Suisse
Group
Federated Emerging Market Debt A
(IHIAX) invests the majority of its assets in debt securities
issued from emerging markets. The fund may invest in securities
denominated in dollars or foreign currencies, without regard to
their maturity periods. The fund has a three year annualized
return of 13.22%.
The Fund Manager is Roberto Sanchez-Dahl and he has managed
this Federated mutual fund since 2000.
Federated Municipal High Yield Advantage A
(FMOAX) seeks high current income. The fund invests a large share
of its assets in long term securities exempt from tax, as well as
in medium or non-investment grade quality tax exempt securities.
It is non-diversified and utilizes derivatives to manage risk or
enhance returns. The fund has a three year annualized return of
9.98%.
The Federated mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of
$1,500 and an expense ratio of 0.89% compared to a category
average of 1.02%.
To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all Federated
mutual funds, investors can click here to see the complete list
of funds.
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(FGFAX): ETF Research Reports
(FMOAX): ETF Research Reports
(IHIAX): ETF Research Reports
(ISCAX): ETF Research Reports
(QASCX): ETF Research Reports
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