Mutual Funds
International, Small Companies Lead Pack
(MONEY Magazine) – All stock fund categories were up in January, led by international funds, with a 4.4% gain. Small-cap funds rallied as well, but many analysts warn that after a seven-year hot streak, this sector is overvalued. Bonds also posted gains, as the Fed hinted that interest-rate hikes may soon end. THE 10 BIGGEST STOCK FUNDS FUND AVERAGES TOP-PERFORMING FUNDS NOTES AND SOURCES: Data as of Jan. 19 from Lipper, New York; 877-955-4773. Tickers represent the largest share class. The 10 Biggest Stock Funds are ranked by total net assets. [1] Annualized. [2] Closed to new investors. [3] Includes performance-based fee. N.A.: Not applicable or not available. |
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