Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Precious Metals Funds - Best of Funds
April 03 2013 - 1:44PM
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Precious metals have always been a solid investment choice,
especially in times of economic uncertainty. They also offer
superior protection against inflation, which cannot be said of
almost all other reasonably liquid assets. Consequently, they
outperform other sectors during a market downturn, as they have
demonstrated in the recent past. Since they hold well diversified
portfolios and are professionally managed, precious metals funds
offer the most stable option for investments in this sector.
Below we will share with you 5 top rated precious metals mutual
funds. Each has earned a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) as we expect
the fund to outperform its peers in the future. To view the Zacks
Rank and past performance of all precious metals funds, investors
can click here to see the complete list of funds.
American Century Global Gold (BGEIX) seeks current income
and capital growth. The majority of the fund’s assets are invested
in companies dealing in gold. This includes firms whose primary
operations include mining, processing and exploration activities.
The precious metals mutual fund is non-diversified and has a ten
year annualized return of 9.61%.
The precious metals mutual fund has a minimum initial investment
of $2,500 and an expense ratio of 0.69% compared to a category
average of 1.40%.
Fidelity Select Gold (FSAGX) seeks capital growth. The
fund invests the majority of its assets in companies whose
principal operations are related to gold, and in gold bullion and
coins. A maximum of 25% of the fund’s assets may be invested in
gold and other precious metals through a wholly-owned subsidiary.
The precious metals fund is non-diversified and has a ten year
annualized return of 9.58%.
The fund manager is Joe Wickwire and he has managed this
precious metals mutual fund since 2007.
U.S. Global Investors Gold and Precious Metals (USERX)
seeks capital appreciation over the long term. The fund invests a
large proportion of its assets in companies whose primary
operations are related to gold and other precious metals. The
precious metals fund is non-diversified and has a ten year
annualized return of 14.35%.
The precious metals mutual fund has a minimum initial investment
of $5,000 and an expense ratio of 1.61% compared to a category
average of 1.40%.
OCM Gold Investor (OCMGX) invests in domestic and foreign
companies regardless of their market capitalization in the gold
mining industry. It focuses on purchasing common stocks and may
also invest in precious metals producers. The precious metals fund
is non-diversified and has a ten year annualized return of
10.57%.
As of February 2013, this precious metals fund held 47 issues
with 14.91% of its total assets invested in Goldcorp, Inc.
Gabelli Gold AAA (GOLDX) invests the majority of its net
assets in equity instruments of both domestic and foreign companies
which engage in gold-related activities. It invests both mature
markets and emerging economies. The precious metals fund has a ten
year annualized return of 11.29%.
The fund manager is Caesar M.P. Bryan and he has managed this
precious metals mutual fund since 1994.
To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all precious
metals mutual funds, investors can click here to see the complete
list of funds.
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