T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund (PRWCX)

As an asset management company, T Rowe Price Group offers variety of top mutual funds. According to latest count, there are over 90 no load mutual funds and over 45 top rated mutual funds. These funds are rated 4 & 5 star by Morningstar. One of these best rated funds is T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation (PRWCX) fund. More fund’s review can be found below.

T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation (Symbol: PRWCX)

The T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation. This balanced fund typically invests in stock and bonds. It invests primarily in the common stocks of established U.S. companies with above-average potential for capital growth. It invests at > ½ of assets in common stocks and the remaining assets in other securities such as convertible securities, corporate and government bonds, foreign securities, futures, and options.

Fund Details

T Rowe Price Capital Appreciation

• Fund Inception Date: 06/30/1986
• Ticker Symbol: PRWCX
• CUSIP: 77954M105
• Beta (3yr): 1.10
• Rank in category (2011): 12 %
• Category: Moderate Allocation
• Yield: 1.60%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 0.70%  
• Net Assets: $ 11 billion
• Number of Years Up: 23 years
• Number of Years Down: 2 years
• Average Effective Duration: 3.74 years
• Average Maturity:  N/A

Updated on 02/05/2012

Best Performing Real Estate Mutual Funds of 2012

The best real estate mutual funds of 2012 are PIMCO Real Estate Real Return Strategy, CGM Realty, Fidelity Real Estate Income, etc. These mutual funds also provide higher regular dividend income.

Intro

Direct investment in the real estate sector may be difficult for most regular investors. There are several of requirements and skills to manage real estate such as loan, maintenance, law, tenant relationship, marketing, etc. Using mutual funds, investors can instantly get a cost effective method of investing in this industry. You can also check my previous Top Performer Real Estate Funds of June 2011 article.

Top Real Estate Funds 2012

Although a real estate market has not been great for the past 3 to 4 years, the long term performance has been great for investors. There are 3 main reasons why investors should consider REIT funds:

• Real estate mutual funds can provide protection against inflationary pressures due to government policy, economic condition, and currency risk. 
• Recent research has presented that they perform better compared to precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and rare coins. 
• Using mutual funds, investors can diversify their assets portfolio by reducing investment risks and enhance its returns.

Note: REIT= Real Estate Investment Trust

Top Performers

The following list has been compiled by sorting through its performance for the past 5 years. Most of these REIT funds are also rated among the best in their class. Please check details about its performance, expense ratio, sales load, initial investment requirement, risk, top holdings, etc.

The 12 Best Performing Real Estate Mutual Funds of 2012 are:

1. PIMCO Real Estate Real Return Strategy A (PETAX)
2. CGM Realty (CGMRX)
3. REMS Real Estate Value Opportunity Institutional (HLRRX)
4. Fidelity Real Estate Income (FRIFX)
5. Forward Select Income A (KIFAX)
6. Neuberger Berman Real Estate Trust (NBRFX)
7. Stratton Real Estate (STMDX)
8. Managers Real Estate Securities (MRESX)
9. Nuveen Real Estate Securities I (FARCX)
10. REMS Real Estate Income 50/50 Institutional (RREIX)
11. ING Real Estate Institutional (CRARX)
12. Eaton Vance Real Estate I (EIREX)

updated on 2/4/2012

Davis NY Venture A (NYVTX) Fund

As part of Davis Funds, this Davis New York Venture A fund is popular among investors. It is one of the largest US stock funds with $25.49 billion total assets. It receives Gold analyst rating from Morningstar. More fund’s review can be found below.

Davis NY Venture A (Symbol: NYVTX)

The investment objective of Davis NY Venture fund is to provide long-term growth of capital. This US equity fund uses the Davis Investment Discipline to invest the most of the fund’s assets in equity securities issued by large companies with market capitalizations of at least $10 billion. The fund may invest in common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible bonds. It may invest minority of its assets in foreign securities.

Fund Profile

Davis NY Venture A

• Fund Inception Date: February 17, 1969 
• Ticker Symbol: NYVTX
• CUSIP: 239080-104
• Beta (3yr): 1.08
• Rank in category (2011): 82%
• Category: Large Blend
• Distribution Rate: 1.15%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 0.89%  
• Net Assets: $ 25.49 billion
• Number of Years Up: 32 years
• Number of Years Down: 9 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 8%

Updated on 2/1/2012

Dodge & Cox Balanced Fund (DODBX)

Dodge & Cox funds are popular among the long term investor. This article will provide the Dodge & Cox Balanced fund review.

Dodge & Cox Balanced Fund (DODBX)

The objective of Dodge & Cox Balanced fund is to seek regular income, conservation of principal, and an opportunity for long-term principal growth and income. This hybrid fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks, preferred stocks, and fixed income securities. For stocks, the management invests in undervalued and have a favorable outlook for long-term growth companies. This balanced fund will focus on the underlying financial condition and prospects of each companies.

Fund Details

Dodge & Cox Balanced Fund

• Fund Inception Date: 06/26/1931
• Ticker Symbol: DODBX
• CUSIP: 256219106
• Beta (3yr): 1.37
• Rank in category (2011): 69%
• Category: Moderate Allocation
• Yield: 2.40%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 0.53%  
• Net Assets: $ 12.39 billion
• Number of Years Up: 41 years
• Number of Years Down: 10 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 12.0%

Updated on 1/20/2012

Fidelity New Markets Income Fund (FNMIX)

Fidelity New Markets Income fund (FNMIX) is one of the best performing funds of 2011. This Fidelity fund invest in emerging markets bonds.

Fidelity New Markets Income (Ticker: FNMIX)

This Fidelity New Markets Income fund seeks to provide high current income as its primary objective. It also has a secondary objective such as capital appreciation. This fixed income fund invests majority of assets (>80%) in debt securities of issuers in emerging markets. This best bond fund may invest in other types of securities. It is considered as non-diversified fund.

FNMIX Fund Details

Fidelity New Markets Income fund

• Fund Inception Date: 05/04/1993
• Ticker Symbol: FNMIX
• CUSIP: 315910836
• Beta (3yr): 0.86
• Rank in category (2011): 1%
• Category: Emerging Markets Bond
• Yield: 5.33%
• Expense Ratio Fee: 0.83%
• Capital Gains: check fund
• Sales Load: none
• Number of Years Up: 14 years
• Number of Years Down: 3 years
• Total Net Assets: $4.13 Billion
• Effective Duration: N/A
• Average Maturity: 13.30 Years
• Minimum to Invest: $2,500

Updated on May 2017

Vanguard Star Fund (VGSTX)

There are several well-known balanced funds offered by Vanguard Group Inc. They are Vanguard Wellesley fund, Vanguard Wellington Fund, and Vanguard Star fund. These funds are popular among the long term investor. I’ll review the Vanguard Star fund for this article. This Vanguard Star fund is known as fund of funds.

Vanguard Star Fund (VGSTX)

The investment aim of Vanguard Star Fund is to provide long-term capital appreciation and income. This hybrid fund invests in a diversified group of other Vanguard mutual funds, rather than in individual stocks or bonds. This Vanguard fund uses a balanced investment approach by investing 60% to 70% of assets in common stocks through eight stock funds; 20% to 30% of assets in bonds through 2 bond funds; and 10% to 20% of assets in short-term investments through a short-term bond fund.

Fund Details

Vanguard Star Fund

• Fund Inception Date: 03/29/1985
• Ticker Symbol: VGSTX
• CUSIP: 921909602
• Beta (3yr): 1.07
• Rank in category (2011): 37%
• Category: Moderate Allocation 
• Distribution Rate: 2.55%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 0.00%  
• Net Assets: $ 13.60 billion
• Number of Years Up: 22 years
• Number of Years Down: 4 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 24%

Updated on 1/24/2012

T Rowe Price New Horizons Fund (PRNHX)

The following fund, T. Rowe Price New Horizons, is one of the top US stock funds and oldest funds offered by TRP. This small growth US stock fund is investing in US small cap companies. Details review can be found below.

T. Rowe Price New Horizons (PRNHX)

The primary investment objective of this T. Rowe Price New Horizons fund is to seek long-term capital growth. This TRP fund invests mainly in a diversified group of small, emerging growth companies, preferably early in the corporate life cycle before a company becomes widely recognized by the investment community. It may also invest in companies with accelerating earnings growth because of new products, new management, or structural changes in the economy. This equity fund may also invest in foreign companies.

PRNHX Fund Details

T Rowe Price New Horizons

• Fund Inception Date: 06/03/1960
• Ticker Symbol: PRNHX
• CUSIP: 779562107
• Beta (3yr): 1.05
• Rank in category (1 Yr): 2%
• Category: Small Growth
• Yield: 0%
• Net Assets: $ 7.92 Billion
• Sales Load: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 0.81%
• Capital Gains: N/A
• Number of Years Up: 36 years
• Number of Years Down: 14 year

Updated on 01/20/2012