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| Morningstar Overall Rating: |
 |
| Total Assets: |
1.00B |
| Category: |
Specialty-Precious Metals |
| Total Expense Ratio: |
1.21% |
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| PERFORMANCE & RISK | 31-Dec-07
| YTD Return: |
27.68% |
| 5y Avg Return: |
31.25% |
| Rank in Category (ytd): |
40 |
| % Rank in Category (ytd): |
59.7% |
| Beta (3y): |
2.42 |
| Morningstar Risk Rating: |
Average |
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| The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and protection against inflation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in the equity securities of domestic and foreign companies principally engaged in gold exploration, mining, or processing and other precious metals and minerals, such as platinum, silver and diamonds. The remainder of assets may be invested in the equity securities of natural resource companies, such as those engaged in exploration, production, or processing of base metals, oil, coal, or forest products. It is nondiversified. |
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| Fund Profile |
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