Top Performer World Stock CEFs August 2013

Find top performer world stock CEFs July 2013, international equity closed end funds for investment. The best performing are: Gabelli Multimedia Trust, Clough Global Equity Fund, etc.

Best Performing World Equity Funds

World stock funds use its assets to purchase equities of companies around the world. The fund invests mostly in companies located in developed countries such as U.S., Japan, German, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France, Australia, etc. It may invest in other globe’s smaller markets including emerging markets, and developing countries.

These best performing closed end funds are sorted based on its 1 year total return up to August, 1 2013. You may find other fund review information: expense ratio, fund’s NAV, management, objective, yield, top holdings, etc.

Top performer world stock CEFs are:

1. Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT)
2. Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ)
3. Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Opportunities (ETO)
4. Clough Global Opportunities (GLO)
5. Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income (ETG)
6. Clough Global Allocation (GLV)
7. Lazard Global Total Return & Income (LGI)
8. Lazard World Dividend & Income (LOR)
9. AllianzGI Global Equity & Convertible Income (NGZ)
10. ING Infrastructure Industrial & Material (IDE)
11. Virtus Total Return (DCA)
12. Calamos Global Total Return (CGO)
13. Macquarie/FTGI/Utl D&I (MFD)
14. Calamos Global Dynamic Income (CHW)
15. J Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield (HTY)
16. BlackRock S&P Quality Rankings Global Equity Managed Trust (BQY)
17. GDL Fund (GDL)
18. Wells Fargo Global Dividend Opportunity (EOD)

Updated on August 3, 2013

T. Rowe Price International Discovery Fund (PRIDX)

T. Rowe Price International Discovery Fund (PRIDX) is a popular stock mutual fund. This investment fund invests in international small and mid companies. This PRIDX fund invests in equities of small- and mid-cap international companies with growth potential.

T. Rowe Price Fund

This T. Rowe Price International Discovery Fund is open to new retail investors and subsequent retail investments. It is categorized as US OE Foreign Small/ Mid Growth fund.

This equity mutual fund's objective is looking for long-term growth of capital. The primary investments are invested in the common stocks of rapidly growing, small to medium-sized companies outside the U.S. It presumes to invest mostly outside the U.S. with broad diversified among developed and emerging countries in the world. Typically, at least 80% of the assets are invested in stocks.

T. Rowe Price International Discovery Fund Profile

• Fund Inception Date: 12/29/1988
• Ticker Symbol: PRIDX
• CUSIP: 77956H302
• Beta (3yr): 0.88
• Rank in category (YTD): 75%
• Category: Foreign Small/ Mid Cap Growth
• Distribution / Yield: 0.50%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 1.20%
• Net Assets: $ 5.5 billion
• Number of Years Up: 14 years
• Number of Years Down: 10 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 28%

Updated on May 2017

Best Performing World Bond Mutual Funds July 2013

Check best performing world bond mutual funds July 2013 for investment. The top international bond funds are Chou Income fund, Templeton Global Total Return fund, etc.

World Bond Funds

World bond mutual fund utilizes its assets to purchase high quality non-US bonds and U.S. debts. It may invest in foreign government or corporate debts of developed countries including U.S. Some world bond funds may invest in lower quality bonds from developed or emerging markets.

These top performing mutual funds are sorted based on its 1 year return (up to July 2013). You can find the fund review from this article. Other fund information can be found below such as fund return, expense fee, Morningstar rating, fund’s NAV, managers, fund’s holdings, yield, etc.

Top Mutual Funds

Best performing world bond mutual funds July 2013 are:

1. Chou Income fund (CHOIX)
2. Templeton Global Total Return fund (TGTRX)
3. Templeton Global Bond fund (TPINX)
4. GMO Currency Hedged International Bond fund (GMHBX)
5. Great-West Templeton Global Bond Initial Fund (MXGBX)
6. Matthews Asia Strategic Income fund (MAINX)
7. Templeton International Bond fund (TBOAX)
8. PIMCO Foreign Bond (USD-Hedged) fund (PFOAX)
9. Dreyfus Global Dynamic Bond fund (DGDAX)
10. BlackRock World Income fund (MDWIX)
11. Legg Mason BW International Opportunities Bond MDWIX (LWOAX)

Updated on July 2013

Vanguard International Value Fund (VTRIX)

Find Vanguard International Value Fund (VTRIX) review by MEPB Financial. It is an international stock mutual fund.

Vanguard International Value Fund

The investment aim of this fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation. This Vanguard International Value fund utilizes its assets to purchase a portfolio of undervalued common stocks of companies located outside the United States. These undervalued stocks, called value stocks, often are out of favor in periods when investors are drawn to companies with strong prospects for growth.

This Vanguard fund invests in large-, mid-, and small-capitalization companies. It is expected to diversify its assets across developed and emerging markets in Europe, the Far East, and Latin America. The fund uses multiple investment advisors.

Fund Profile

• Fund Inception Date: May 15, 1983
• Ticker Symbol: VTRIX
• CUSIP: 921939203
• Beta (3yr): 1.03
• Rank in category (YTD): 62%
• Category: Foreign Large Value
• Distribution: 2.49%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 0.40%
• Net Assets: $ 7.2 billion
• Number of Years Up: 20 years
• Number of Years Down: 9 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 53%

updated on July 28, 2013

Best Nuveen Investments Mutual Funds 2014

Discover best Nuveen mutual funds. These top mutual funds by Nuveen Investments provide good opportunities for investors.

Top Mutual Funds by Nuveen Investments

Nuveen Investments provides financial products such as mutual funds, closed end funds, separately managed accounts, commodity exchange traded products (ETPs), and defined portfolio. Known for its top closed end funds, it also provides high rank stock and bond mutual funds. It offers different style of mutual funds. You can find municipal bond fund, taxable fixed income fund, global and international fund, value fund, asset allocations, index fund and more.

In 2013, they have 15 mutual funds rated as best fund by Lipper fund awards. Some of the top funds are Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond fund, Nuveen All-American Municipal Bond fund.

Best Funds

These best mutual funds are sorted based on its performance, fees and quality for future return. You can find various funds to invest in such as bond mutual fund, and stock mutual fund.  Please check the fund prospectus for investment risk, fund details, etc.

The best Nuveen mutual funds are:

1. Nuveen Real Estate Securities (FREAX)
2. Nuveen Limited Term Municipal Bond (FLTDX)
3. Nuveen All-American Municipal Bond (FLAAX)
4. Nuveen Santa Barbara Dividend Growth (NSBAX)
5. Nuveen Dividend Value (FFEIX)
6. Nuveen Strategic Income (FCDDX)
7. Nuveen Ohio Municipal Bond (FOHTX)
8. Nuveen Tradewinds Value Opportunities (NVOAX)
9. Nuveen Global Infrastructure (FGIAX)
10. Nuveen Missouri Municipal Bond (FMOTX)
11. Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond (NHMAX)
12. Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond (NMBAX)

Updated on July 26, 2013

Van Eck Global Hard Assets Fund (GHAAX)

Van Eck Global Hard Assets Fund (GHAAX) is a sector stock mutual fund. Van Eck Global Hard Assets Fund invests mainly in natural resources companies.

Van Eck Global Fund

The investment aim of Van Eck Global Hard Assets Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation; income is secondary. This mutual fund uses its assets to purchase securities of “hard asset” companies and instruments that derive their value from “hard assets”. Hard assets include precious metals (including gold), base and industrial metals, energy, natural resources and other commodities. This Van Eck Global fund may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities issued by other investment companies, including exchange-traded funds. The fund is non-diversified.

Van Eck Global Hard Assets Fund Profile

GHAAX fund

• Fund Inception Date: 11/1/1994
• Ticker Symbol: GHAAX
• CUSIP: 921075750
• Beta (3yr): 1.34
• Rank in category (YTD): 68%
• Category: Natural Resources
• Distribution: 0.56%
• Capital Gains: 0%
• Expense Ratio: 1.38%
• Net Assets: $ 4.0 billion
• Number of Years Up: 14 years
• Number of Years Down: 4 years
• Annual Turnover Rate: 27%

Updated on July 25, 2013

Best Municipal Bond ETFs 2014

Find best municipal bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) 2014. These top muni bond funds are great for investors hence they provide tax free income from federal income tax.

Top Muni Bond ETFs

ETFs or exchange traded funds are traded like stock. They also provide choice for investment. Investing in individual municipal bond is difficult for small investors. Using ETFs, investor can pick and choose certain sector of municipal bond funds.

Municipal bond ETFs invest mainly in investment grade fixed income securities issued by states, cities, town, and public utilities in USA. The high yield municipal bond funds invest in lower quality municipal debts. Income provided by the funds is exempted from federal income tax. If you are in high tax bracket, investing in municipal bond ETFs can provide higher total return through capital appreciation and tax free income.

Best Municipal Debt ETFs

These best ETFs for 2013 are selected based several things such as future performance, low cost, and growth opportunity. The funds are ranked with among the best in municipal bond ETFs. You may find the fund review below and other fund information.

The 10 best municipal bond ETFs 2014 are:

1. iShares S&P National Municipal Bond Fund (MUB)
2. PIMCO Intermediate Municipal Bond Exchange-Traded Fund (MUNI)
3. iShares S&P Short Term National Municipal Bond Fund (SUB)
4. SPDR Nuveen S&P High Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HYMB)
5. Market Vectors Short Municipal Index ETF (SMB)
6. SPDR Nuveen Barclays Short Term Municipal Bond ETF (SHM)