Zacks #1 Ranked Energy Mutual Funds
With every passing year, the world’s appetite for energy continues to increase steadily. Governments and corporations alike are therefore constantly on the lookout for new energy sources or more efficient technology in this domain. For fast growing economies such as China and India, the situation is even more acute. Thus, prices of these invaluable resources are surging and investors could benefit from the situation by investing in the energy industry. Energy mutual funds are a superior option for forays into the industry as they reduce risks involved by holding widely diversified portfolios.
Below we will share with you 5 top rated energy mutual funds. Each has earned a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) as we expect these mutual funds to outperform their peers in the future. To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all energy funds, investors can click here to see the complete list of funds.
Ivy Global Natural Resources A (IGNAX) seeks capital appreciation. It invests heavily in equity securities of companies, whose primary operations are related to natural resources, including suppliers and service providers. It may invest in both foreign and domestic firms whose primary operations are conducted abroad. This energy mutual fund has a three year annualized return of 2.71%.
The fund manager is David P. Ginther. He has managed this energy mutual fund since 2013.
Putnam Global Natural Resources A (EBERX) invests on purchasing common stocks of mid-cap or large firms. It may purchase both value or growth stocks of companies whose principal operations are related to the energy sector. The energy mutual fund has a three year annualized return of 8.55%
As of March 2013, this energy mutual fund held 107 issues, with 8.09% of its total assets invested in Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A.
JHancock2 Natural Resources 1 (JINRX) invests heavily in equity and related securities of those global companies which are related to the natural resources industry, including those from emerging markets. Investments are focused on those companies which can profit from the future demand growth of natural resources. This energy mutual fund has a three year annualized return of 0.53%.
The fund manager is John B. OâToole and he has managed this energy mutual fund since 2009.
Vanguard Energy (VGENX) seeks capital growth on a long-term basis. Majority of the investment is parked in companies whose primary operations are involved in energy and energy fuels. The fund may also invest all its assets in foreign companies. The energy mutual fund has a three year annualized return of 9.34%.
The fund manager is Karl E. Bandtel and and has managed this energy mutual fund since 2002.
Waddell & Reed Energy A (WEGAX) seeks growth in capital appreciation. A large portion of its assets is parked in companies whose primary operations are related to the energy industry. The energy mutual fund has a three year annualized return of 12.20%.
The energy mutual fund has an expense ratio of 1.68% compared to a category average of 1.56%.
To view the Zacks Rank and past performance of all energy mutual funds, investors can click here to see the complete list of funds.
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