Ricard. Such firms shouldn't be affected too much by Europe's arguably gloomy prospects. Senior fund analyst William Samuel Rocco also contributed to this article.
thanks in large part to increasing optimism about the Brazilian economy, said Morningstar senior fund analyst William Samuel Rocco . But despite stunning near-term performance, this category may not be the best place for risk-averse investors
complexities and risks involved, it's worth treading very carefully when considering China funds, as my colleague William Samuel Rocco explained earlier this year . The intent was purely to enable better comparisons and ease the task of finding the
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even with its still-aggressive profile, the fund is performing just fine." Mutual Discovery Z MDISX, by William Samuel Rocco "Winters hasn't made too many other purchases lately, though, because he generally thinks valuations are too
The key to the fund's strength is the managers' strict value discipline." 6. Dodge & Cox Stock DODGX, by William Samuel Rocco "The fund's strict bargain-hunting has delivered similarly impressive returns over the long term while keeping
experience some big ups and downs. But Hetnarski is building a solid record here." Artisan International ARTIX, by William Samuel Rocco "Toss in a relatively low expense ratio, and it's easy to see why this fund remains one of our favorite foreign
term returns ." Oakmark International OAKIX, by William Samuel Rocco "The fund has outgained the average foreign offering ..... Negative Fund Analyst Reports Toqueville TOCQX, by William Samuel Rocco "This atypical approach has backfired in 2001
Income FPNIX, by Alan Papier "We think it's one of the best in its class." Mathews Pacific Tiger MAPTX, by William Samuel Rocco "The fund also crushed the competition in the regional rallies of 1996 and 1999, so its long-term returns rank