| | | 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. | | | Fund Profile |
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