10 Best Small Cap Stock ETFs 2012

This post will provide the 10 best small cap stock exchange traded funds of 2012. The top funds are SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF, Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF, iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth, etc.

Best Small Cap Stock ETFs

These top small cap stock exchange traded funds are selected based on its expense ratio fee, portfolio turnover rate, management, performance, etc. There are about 30 ETFs in this small cap category. The expense ratios are ranging from 0.10% to 0.70%. The ETFs issuers are Invesco PowerShares, iShares, RBS, State Street, Vanguard, First Trust, Russell, Rydex, WisdomTree, etc.

Best Small Cap Stock ETFs 2012

The 10 best small cap stock exchange traded funds of 2012 are:

1. Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETF (VBK)
2. iShares Morningstar Small Value Index (JKL)
3. SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG)
4. Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB)
5. iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth (IJT)

Dreyfus International Stock Fund (DISAX)

Dreyfus International Stock A (DISAX) fund is part of international stock mutual fund. This foreign large growth fund focuses its assets in non-U.S. companies in developed markets.

Dreyfus International Stock Fund

The Dreyfus International Stock fund objective is to seek long-term total return. This equity fund invests majority of net assets (>80%) in stocks of foreign companies located in the developed markets. It usually invests in >3 countries around the world.

Fund Details

• Fund Inception Date: December 26, 2006
• Ticker Symbol: DISAX
• CUSIP: 86271F-78-4
• Beta (3yr): 0.78
• Rank in category (YTD): 69%
• Category: Foreign Large Growth
• Distribution: 0.85%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 1.27%
• Net Assets: $ 1.61 billion
• Number of Years Up: 3 years
• Number of Years Down: 2 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 5.07%

Updated on 8/17/2012

10 Best Large Growth Mutual Funds 2012

Some of the best large growth stock mutual funds of 2012 are Shelton Nasdaq-100 Index, Monetta Young Investor, Fidelity Growth Company, etc. You can compare the top funds in this post.

Best Large Growth Mutual Funds 2012

One of the domestic stock mutual fund sectors is large growth stock fund. This large growth fund invests in equity securities of U.S. companies with high growth potential. The top funds are selected based on its performance, management, fees, top holdings, turnover rate, etc. You can find the fund comparison in details as well.

The 10 best large growth mutual funds of 2012 are:

Large Growth

1. Shelton Nasdaq-100 Index Direct (NASDX)
2. Monetta Young Investor (MYIFX)
3. USAA NASDAQ-100 Index (USNQX)
4. Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Z (PTSGX)
5. Vanguard Growth Index Inv (VIGRX)
6. Marsico Flexible Capital (MFCFX)
7. Reynolds Blue Chip Growth (RBCGX)
8. Fidelity Growth Company (FDGRX)
9. Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Inv (SGROX)
10. Delaware Select Growth A (DVEAX)

updated on 8/15/2012

Neuberger Berman High Income Bond Fund (NHINX) Investor Class

Neuberger Berman High Income Bond fund (NHINX) is a high yield bond mutual fund. It provides high yield income for investors. The fund review can be found in this article.

Neuberger Berman High Income Bond Investor (Ticker: NHINX)

The investment aim of Neuberger Berman High Income Bond fund is to seek high total return consistent with capital preservation. The fund typically invests >80% of its net assets in High-Yield Bonds. It normally expects to have a weighted average maturity between 5 and 10 years. Ann Benjamin has been managing this fund since October 2005. She is assisted by Thomas O’Reilly and Russ Covode.

Fund Profile

Neuberger Berman High Income Bond

• Fund Inception Date: January 30, 1992
• Ticker Symbol: NHINX
• CUSIP: 64128K850
• Beta (3yr): -0.05
• Rank in category (YTD): 65%
• Category: High Yield Bond
• Yield: 6.46%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 0.86%
• Net Assets: $ 2.83 billion
• Number of Years Up: 18 years
• Number of Years Down: 1 year
• Average maturity: 6.6 years
• Average Duration: 4.0 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 88.00%

updated on 8/14/2012

Best U.S. Mortgage Bond Closed End Funds 2012

Some of the best U.S. mortgage bond closed end funds are PCM fund, First Trust Mortgage Income, BlackRock Income Trust, etc. You can find the top funds review below.

Mortgage Bond CEFs

Top Mortgage Bond CEFs

One of the taxable bond closed end fund sectors is mortgage bond CEF. This bond CEF invests mainly in mortgage backed securities, commercial loan, other asset backed securities, etc. It also provides high income for investors.

Note: Some of these funds market price trade either above (premium) or below (discount) their NAVs. It may also use leverage to enhance its performance. Please do your research before investing in these bond closed end funds.

The best U.S. mortgage bond closed end funds of 2012 are:

1. PCM Fund (PCM)
2. First Trust Mortgage Income (FMY)
3. BlackRock Income Trust (BKT)
4. American Strategic Income (ASP)
5. American Income Fund (MRF)
6. American Select Portfolio (SLA)
7. Helios Total Return (HTR)
8. American Strategic Income II (BSP)

updated on 8/13/2012

Columbia Emerging Markets Bond Fund (REBAX)

Columbia Emerging Markets Bond Fund is part of fixed income mutual fund. This taxable bond fund focuses its investment in emerging markets debt. More fund review can be found below.

Columbia Emerging Markets Bond A (REBAX)

The investment aim of Columbia Emerging Markets Bond fund is to provide investors with high total return from current income and capital appreciation. This mutual fund typically utilizes majority of net assets in emerging markets countries bonds. It may invests in debt of companies which earn 50% or more of their total revenues produced in emerging markets countries or from sales made in emerging markets countries.

Fund Profile

REBAX fund

• Fund Inception Date: Feb 16, 2006
• Ticker Symbol: REBAX (Class A)
• CUSIP: 19763P184
• Beta (3yr): 0.72
• Rank in category (YTD): 46%
• Category: Emerging Markets Bond
• Yield: 5.81%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 1.28%
• Net Assets: $ 548.90 million
• Number of Years Up: 4 years
• Number of Years Down: 1 year

Best Foreign Large Growth Stock Mutual Funds 2012

Some of the best foreign large growth stock mutual funds 2012 are Thornburg International Growth, Calamos International Growth, Scout International, etc. These top funds are being reviewed as well.

Top International Stock Funds

One of the international stock mutual fund sectors is foreign large growth stock mutual fund. These foreign large growth funds focus its investment on high growth stocks, mainly outside of the U.S. It may invest in Japan, Great Britain, France, Germany, Netherland, Switzerland, etc. It may also invest in emerging markets countries such as China, Brazil, India, etc.

Best Foreign Large Growth Stock Mutual Funds of 2012 are:

Best Foreign Large Growth Funds

1. Calamos International Growth A (CIGRX)
2. Scout International (UMBWX)
3. Harding Loevner International Equity (HLMNX)
4. USAA International (USIFX)
5. Thornburg International Growth A (TIGAX)
6. MFS International Growth A (MGRAX)
7. Turner International Growth Inv (TICFX)
8. Virtus Foreign Opportunities A (JVIAX)
9. Fidelity International Growth (FIGFX)
10. First Investors International A (FIINX)

updated on 8/9/2012