Fidelity Latin America Fund (FLATX)

Fidelity Latin America Fund (Ticker: FLATX) is a popular international stock. This equity mutual fund focuses on investing in equities of companies located in Latin America.

Fidelity Latin America Fund (FLATX)

The investment objective of Fidelity Latin America Fund is to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests >80% of assets in securities of Latin American issuers and other investments that are economically related to Latin America. It typically invests in common stocks and allocates investment across different Latin American countries. It uses fundamental analysis of factors such as each company’s financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions to select investments. The fund is non-diversified.

Fund Details

• Fund Inception Date: April 19, 1993
• Ticker Symbol: FLATX
• CUSIP: 315910844
• Beta (3yr): 1.01
• Rank in category (YTD): 76%
• Category: Latin America Stock
• Distribution: 1.67%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 1.00%
• Net Assets: $ 2.48 billion
• Number of Years Up: 10 years
• Number of Years Down: 8 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 11.00%

Updated on 1/11/2013

Top Performer Inflation Protected Bond Mutual Funds January 2013

The top performer inflation protected bond mutual funds January 2013 are PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund, GMO Inflation Indexed Plus Bond III, Lord Abbett Inflation Focused A, etc.

Best Performing Inflation Protected Bond Funds

The inflation protected bond mutual funds invest mainly in bonds that adjust their principal values in line with the inflation rate. Most of the inflation protected bonds are issued by U.S. Treasury. Some other foreign governments have issued inflation protected bonds as well. Investor may receive an interest income from this mutual fund.

You can find this top performer list is sorted based on its performance in 2012. You may find the fund review information such as expense ratio, turnover rate, dividend yield, average maturity, management, fund’s NAV, etc.

The top performer inflation protected bond mutual funds January 2013 are:

1. PIMCO Real Return Asset Fund (PRAIX)
2. GMO Inflation Indexed Plus Bond III fund (GMITX)
3. Lord Abbett Inflation Focused Fund (LIFAX)
4. PIMCO Real Return Fund (PRTNX)
5. Harbor Real Return Fund (HARRX)
6. VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund (VCTPX)
7. Columbia Inflation Protected Securities Fund (APSAX)
8. DFA Inflation-Protected Securities I (DIPSX)
9. Transamerica Partners Institutional Inflation Protected Securities (DIIGX)
10. Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund (VIPSX)

Updated on 1/10/2013

Franklin Utilities Fund (FKUTX)

Franklin Utilities Fund (Ticker: FKUTX) is a U.S. domestic stock mutual fund. This equity sector fund focuses its investment in public utilities companies.

Franklin Utilities Fund (MUTF: FKUTX)

The investment objective of Franklin Utilities Fund is to seek capital appreciation and current income. The mutual fund typically invests >80% of its net assets in the securities of public utilities companies. These are companies that provide electricity, natural gas, water and communications services to the public and companies that provide services to public utilities companies. It may concentrate in companies operating in the utilities industry, especially their common stocks.

Fund Details

• Fund Inception Date: 09/30/1948
• Ticker Symbol: FKUTX
• CUSIP: 353496409
• Beta (3yr): 0.32
• Rank in category (YTD): 39%
• Category: Utilities
• Distribution: 3.22%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 0.76%
• Net Assets: $ 4.51 billion
• Number of Years Up: 47 years
• Number of Years Down: 16 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 5.21%

Updated on 1/9/2013

Top Performing Mid Cap Blend Mutual Funds January 2013

The top performing mid cap blend mutual funds January 2013 are Keeley Small-Mid Cap Value fund, Fidelity Leveraged Company Stock, Gabelli Focus Five, etc.

Top Performing Mid Cap Blend Mutual Funds 2013

As one of domestic stock fund categories, mid cap blend portfolio invests in U.S. companies stocks with various sizes and styles. It invests in growth and value equities or mix of them. The U.S. mid-cap companies have market capitalization range between $1 billion-$10 billion. These funds currently represent 20% of total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.

The list is compiled based on the fund performance in 2012. The top fund means it managed to rank in top 1% in this mid-cap blend category. You can find other fund information such as review, expense ratio, management, risk, top holdings, fund sector, etc.

The top performing mid cap blend mutual funds January 2013 are:

1. Keeley Small-Mid Cap Value A
2. Fidelity Leveraged Company Stock
3. Fidelity Value Strategies
4. Gabelli Focus Five A
5. Dreyfus MidCap Core A
6. Huntington Situs A
7. Longleaf Partners Small-Cap
8. RS Investors A
9. First Eagle Fund of America A

Updated on 1/6/2013

American Funds Capital World Bond Fund (CWBFX)

American Funds Capital World Bond Fund (CWBFX) is a taxable bond mutual fund. It focuses on corporate and government bonds around the world including emerging markets.

American Funds Capital World Bond Fund (CWBFX)

The investment aim of American Funds Capital World Bond Fund is to achieve a high level of total return. The mutual fund invests majority of its assets in debt securities of governmental, supranational and corporate issuers denominated in various currencies, including U.S. dollars. The fund may invest substantially in emerging market and developing countries bonds. It may also invest < 25% of its assets in lower quality, higher yielding debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.

Fund Details

• Fund Inception Date: 08/03/1987
• Ticker Symbol: CWBFX
• CUSIP: 140541103
• Beta (3yr): 0.79
• Rank in category (YTD): 42%
• Category: World Bond
• Distribution: 2.51 %
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 0.87%
• Net Assets: $ 13.78 billion
• Number of Years Up: 19 years
• Number of Years Down: 5 years
• Average Duration: 5.2 years
• Average Life: 6.9 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 95%

updated on 1/6/2013

Best Performing World Bond Mutual Funds December 2012

The 10 best performing world bond mutual funds December 2012 are Chou Income fund, Templeton Global Total Return fund, Matthews Asia Strategic Income Fund, etc.

Top Performer World Bond Mutual Funds

World bond mutual fund utilizes its assets to purchase investment grade foreign debt securities and U.S. It may invest in lower quality bonds from developed and emerging markets countries. This fixed income mutual fund provides higher income to investors.

This top performer bond mutual fund list is sorted based on its performance in 2012 up to December 31st. You can find the fund review, expense ratio, yield, ranking, share price, management, top holdings, credit rating, etc.

The 10 best performing world bond mutual funds December 2012 are:

1. Chou Income (CHOIX)
2. Templeton Global Total Return Fund (TGTRX)
3. Nuveen Global Total Return Bond Fund (NGTAX)
4. Templeton Global Bond Fund (TPINX)
5. Legg Mason BW International Opportunities Bond Fund (LWOAX)
6. Matthews Asia Strategic Income Fund (MAINX)
7. Templeton International Bond Fund (TBOAX)
8. Legg Mason BW Global Opportunities Bond Fund (GOBAX)
9. Prudential Global Total Return Fund (GTRAX)
10. TCW Global Bond Fund (TGGFX)

Updated on 1/1/2013

Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund (VWESX) Investor Shares

Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund (VWESX) is a popular taxable bond mutual fund. It invests in long term bonds such as corporate or government. It provides higher yield as well.

Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund(Ticker: VWESX)

The Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade fund aim is to seek a high and sustainable level of current income. The mutual fund uses its assets to purchase a variety of high-quality and medium-quality fixed income securities. It invests mainly in intermediate- and long-term investment-grade bonds. These high-quality fixed incomes are rated A3 or better by Moody’s Investors Service; medium-quality fixed income securities are those rated the equivalent of Baa1, Baa2, or Baa3.

Fund Profile

• Fund Inception Date: July 8, 1973
• Ticker Symbol: VWESX
• CUSIP: 922031109
• Beta (3yr): 2.31
• Rank in category (YTD): 49%
• Category: Long-Term Bond
• Distribution: 4.57%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 0.22%
• Net Assets: $ 13.58 billion
• Number of Years Up: 34 years
• Number of Years Down: 4 years
• Average maturity: 24.5 years
• Average duration: 14.1 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 29%

Updated on 01/02/2013