Investors can no longer ignore the attractions of global
equity markets and limit themselves to domestic investments.
Though U.S equity markets retain their global significance, they
no longer command the importance which they did in the past.
Research has also shown that a prudent combination of foreign and
domestic investments provide better results and aid in reducing
risk. With their analytical prowess and expert management global
mutual funds provide investors with a unique opportunity to
harness the strengths of both local and international financial
markets.
Below we will share with you 5 top rated global 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 global funds, investors
can click here to see the complete list of funds.
DWS RREEF Global Infrastructure A
(
TOLLX
) seeks total return through capital growth as well as current
income. It invests heavily in securities of domestic and foreign
companies related to the infrastructure sector. The global mutual
fund is a non-diversified fund and has a one year annualized
return of 16.53%.
The global mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of $
1,000 and an expense ratio of 1.50% compared to a category
average of 1.42%.
Dreyfus Global Equity Income A
(
DEQAX
) invests a large share of its assets in equity securities. It
concentrates on investing in companies from developed capital
markets that pay regular dividends. Not more than 30% of its
assets are invested in companies from emerging markets. The
global mutual fund has a one year annualized return of
12.98%.
As of October 2012, this global mutual fund held 73 issues,
with 4.88% of its total assets invested in Reynolds American
Inc.
Dodge & Cox Global Stock
(
DODWX
) seeks income and capital appreciation over the long term. It
predominantly invests in a wide range of equity securities. The
fund invests in at least minimum three countries. Not less than
40% of its assets are invested in foreign securities. The global
mutual fund has a one year annualized return of 12.08%.
The fund manager is Diana A. Strandberg and he has managed
this global mutual fund since 2008.
Mutual Global Discovery A
(
TEDIX
) invests a large share of its assets in domestic and foreign
equity securities. The fund seeks to acquire securities which are
attractively priced compared to their underlying value. The
global mutual fund has a one year annualized return of
11.81%.
The global mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of
$1,000 and an expense ratio of 1.31% compared to a category
average of 1.42%.
Oppenheimer Global A
(
OPPAX
) seeks capital growth. The fund invests in a wide range of
securities worldwide, which may also include companies from
emerging markets. The fund focuses on investing in large and
mid-cap firms and invests in minimum three countries. The global
mutual fund has a one year annualized return of 8.24%.
The fund manager is Rajeev Bhaman and he has managed this
global mutual fund since 2004.
To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all global
mutual funds, investors can click here to see the complete list
of funds.
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(DEQAX): ETF Research Reports
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(OPPAX): ETF Research Reports
(TEDIX): ETF Research Reports
(TOLLX): ETF Research Reports
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