EMRCX, GGNCX Funds Purchased

After many screenings I came up with these:

VAN ECK EMERGING MARKETS C (EMRCX)

What I liked was a) consistently outperforming the category (Diversified Emerging Markets), consistently outperforming the general Index, low risk, 5 star Morningstar Rating.

The downsides are a higher than category expense ratio, and an early redemption fee 1% (for < 1 year hold). Initial investment is $1000.

The 1 year return is 54%!


Average Annual Returns as of 6/30/2007
1 Year
3 Year
5 Year
Since Inception

EMRCX
54.71
42.63
--
34.46

Category
44.13
36.49
28.57
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Index
27.00
22.24
17.73
11.00

NATIONWIDE GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES C (GGNCX)

Natural Resources sector fund.

What I liked was a) consistently outperforming the category (Natural Resources), consistently outperforming the general Index, low volatility, medium-low risk, and of course a 5 star Morningstar Rating.

Some loads and fees apply, 2% 90 day early withdrawl and 1% fee for less than 1 year hold.

The one year return is 25%, with low risk.

Average Annual Returns as of 6/30/2007

1 Year
3 Year
5 Year
Since Inception

GGNCX
25.74
41.89
--
42.25

Category
15.42
28.28
23.60

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Index
20.59
11.68
10.71
11.53