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| Morningstar Overall Rating: |
 |
| Total Assets: |
692.51M |
| Category: |
Equity Precious Metals |
| Total Expense Ratio: |
1.45% |
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| PERFORMANCE & RISK | 31-Oct-09
| YTD Return: |
43.91% |
| 5y Avg Return: |
20.05% |
| Rank in Category (ytd): |
16 |
| % Rank in Category (ytd): |
21.33% |
| Beta (3y): |
8.91 |
| Morningstar Risk Rating: |
Above average |
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| The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; current income is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in securities of companies principally engaged in gold-related activities, as well as in instruments that derive their value from gold, and in gold coins and bullion. It may invest up to 12.5% of assets in gold and silver coins as well as gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion. The fund invest up to 20% of total assets in securities issued by other investment companies, including open-end and closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds. It is nondiversified. |
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| Fund Profile |
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