Top 5 To Choose From

Foreign equity markets now make up more than half of the worlds equity market capitalization

. Investors have gradually become aware of this fact and a clear preference for non-U.S. funds has emerged. Emerging market funds are of particular interest because of the untapped potential which they represent as well as their robust economic performance. With the advantages of expert management, diversification and disciplined approach, mutual funds are the best route towards international equity markets.

Below we will share with you 5 top rated international funds can be your reference in the coming future:

JHancock3 International Core A (GIDEX) seeks capital appreciation and current income. The majority of its assets are used to purchase equity securities of companies from developed markets apart from the U.S. It prefers not to hold cash or invest in money market instruments. The international fund returned 29.02% in the last one year period

The international fund has a minimum initial investment of $2,500 and an expense ratio of 1.62% compared to a category average of 1.43%.

Elfun International Equity (EGLBX) invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. The fund looks to diversify its investments across developed and emerging economies. It usually purchases foreign securities from at least three different countries. It may also debt securities. The international fund has a five year annualized return of 5.65%.

The Fund Manager is Ralph R. Layman and he has managed this international fund since 1991.

Nuveen Tradewinds International Value A (NAIGX) seeks long term capital growth. The fund primarily invests in foreign securities denominated in dollars or local currencies. Up to 25% of its assets may be used to purchase securities issued from emerging markets. The international fund returned 27.64% in the last one year period and has a five year annualized return of 5.96%.

The international fundhas a minimum initial investment of $3,000 and an expense ratio of 1.68% compared to a category average of 1.43%.

Columbia International Value A (NIVLX) invests at least 655 of its assets in companies outside the U.S. with a market capitalization of more than $1 billion. Under normal circumstances, it invests in at least three countries other than the U.S. Up to 20% of its assets may be invested in emerging markets. The international fund has a ten year annualized return of 5.74%.

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