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.
U.S. Global Investors Gold and Precious Metals (USERX) invests a large proportion of its assets in companies whose primary operations are related to gold and other precious metals. The fund focuses on acquiring equity and related securities and may also invest in rights, warrants and depository receipts. The precious metals mutual fund has a ten year annualized return of 24.48%.
The precious metals mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of $5,000 and an expense ratio of 1.80% compared to a category average of 1.42%.
OCM Gold (OCMGX) seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in domestic and foreign companies in the gold mining industry. It focuses on purchasing common stocks and may also invest in precious metals producers. The precious metals fund has a five year annualized return of 13.14%.
As of May 2011, this precious metals mutual fund held 57 issues, with 13.27% of its total assets invested in Goldcorp, Inc.
Midas (MIDSX) invests at least 65% of its assets are invested in companies involved in the mining, processing and distribution of precious metals. Up to 35% of its assets may be invested in companies deriving a share of its revenues from the precious metals sector. This precious metals fund returned 21.51% in the last one year period.
Thomas B. Winmill is the fund manager and he has managed this precious metals mutual fund since 2002.
GAMCO Gold AAA (GOLDX) seeks capital growth over the long term. At least 80% of the fund’s assets are invested in domestic and foreign companies which engage in gold-related activities. A substantial portion of its assets are utilized to purchase foreign securities The precious metals fund has a three year annualized return of 5.35%.
The precious metals fund has a minimum initial investment of $1,000 and an expense ratio of 1.44% compared to a category average of 1.42%.
Fidelity Select Gold (FSAGX) invests the majority of its assets in companies whose principal operations are related to gold, and in gold bullion and coins. Up to 25% of the fund’s assets may be invested in gold and other precious metals through a wholly-owned subsidiary. It is non-diversified and a no load fund.
This precious metals mutual fund returned 11.42% in the last one year period. For the latest updates PRESS CTR + D or visit Stock Market news Today
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