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Top 5 Highest Yielding Zacks #1 Ranked Government Bond Mutual Funds

Investors looking at parking their funds with bonds, U.S. government securities are probably the safest possible investments in the category.
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Top 5 Highest Yielding Zacks #1 Ranked Municipal Bond Mutual Funds

Interest income exempt from federal income tax is among the many distinct advantages that municipal bonds offer to investors.
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Top 5 Highest Yielding Balanced Mutual Funds

Get Balanced with these Zacks top ranked mutual funds.
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Top 5 Highest Yielding Government Bond Mutual Funds

Get Yield and Safety with these top ranked Government Bond Mutual Funds.
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Top 5 Highest Yielding Municipal Bond Mutual Funds

Get yield with these top ranked Municipal Bond Mutual Funds.
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Top 5 Highest Yielding Bond Mutual Funds

Add Yield to your portfolio with these High Yield Bond Mutual Funds.
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Top 5 Highest Yielding Bond Mutual Funds

Add Yield to your portfolio with these High Yield Bond Mutual Funds.
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Top 5 Highest Yielding International Bond Mutual Funds

Investing in international bond funds is one of the best ways to balance the downturn in the US markets, since interest rate fluctuations differ from country to country. This is because they show little correlation with domestic equities and only moderate correlation with investment grade domestic debt. They also help in diversifying currency exposure and protecting assets against a long-term secular decline in the U.S. dollar. With their widely diversified holdings, mutual funds offer a secure route to investing in the international bond market.

Below we will share with you the 5 highest yielding Zacks #1 ranked international bond 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 international bond funds, then click here. 

GMO Emerging Country Debt IV (GMDFX) utilizes the majority of its assets to purchase emerging market debt securities issued by governments. It may also invest in companies with economic linkages to emerging markets and purchase foreign fixed-income securities. The international bond mutual fund has a ten year annualized return of 14.37%.

The international bond mutual fund has and an expense ratio of 0.53% compared to a category average of 1.31%.

GMO International Bond III (GMIBX) seeks to outperform its benchmark, the J.P. Morgan Non-U.S. Government Bond index. The majority of the fund’s assets are utilized to invest in bonds, either directly or through other GMO funds or derivatives. The international bond mutual fund returned 12.93% in the last one year period.

Thomas Cooper is the fund manager and has managed this international bond mutual fund since 1993.

Federated International High Income A (IHIAX) invests in emerging market debt securities with different maturity periods. It may purchase a significant amount of securities rated below investment grade and invest in derivatives. The international bond mutual fund returned 15.94% in the last one year period and has a five year annualized return of 8.37%.

The international bond mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of $1,500 and an expense ratio of 1.24% compared to a category average of 1.31%.

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Debt (JEMDX) seeks total return. The fund invests the majority of its assets in debt securities issued in emerging markets. These securities may be dollar-denominated or may be issued in foreign currencies. The international bond mutual fund has a three year annualized return ofŃ.79%.

As of December 2010, this international bond mutual fund held 172 issues, with 9.18% of its total assets invested in Russian Federation 7.5%.

T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Bond (PREMX) invests a large proportion of its assets in securities issued from emerging markets. The fund purchases government securities as well as those issued by companies. It may invest in bonds of the lowest ratings including those in default. The international bond mutual fund returned 12ᇼ% in the last one year period.

Michael Conelius is the fund manager and has managed this international bond mutual fund since 1995.

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The Zacks Mutual Fund Rank Reveals Its Top 5 Highest Yielding Government Bond Funds

CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The following top 5 highest yielding government bond funds, Sit US Government Securities (SNGVX), Oppenheimer US Government A (OUSGX), Legg Mason Western Asset Government Securities A (SGVAX), Oppenheimer Limited-Term Government A (OPGVX), and Managers Intermediate Duration Government (MGIDX) are featured today on the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank homepage.

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Government bond mutual funds investing in debt securities are among the most secure investment options which provide regular income while protecting capital invested. Government bond funds of this nature bring a great deal of stability to portfolio which a large proportion of equity, while providing dividends more frequently than individual bonds. U.S government bonds funds usually invest in Treasury bills, notes and securities issued by government agencies. They are considered to be the safest in the bond fund category and are ideal options for the risk-averse investor.

Below we will share with you the 5 highest yielding Zacks #1 ranked government bond 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 government bond funds, then click here. 

Sit US Government Securities (SNGVX) seeks to provide current income and safety of the capital invested. The fund only purchases U.S. government securities or instruments issued by its agencies or instrumentalities. A large share of its assets is invested in pass-through securities. The government bond mutual fund returned 4.91% over the last one year period.

The government bond funds has a minimum initial investment of $5,000 and an expense ratio of 0.80% compared to a category average of 0.89%.

Oppenheimer US Government A (OUSGX) invests the majority of its assets in U.S. government debt securities. Debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury constitute the fund’s major investments. It invests heavily in asset-backed derivatives such as collateralized mortgage obligations. The government bond funds has a three year annualized return of 2.52%.

The Fund Manager is Peter A. Strzalkowski and he has managed this government bond funds since 2009.

Legg Mason Western Asset Government Securities A (SGVAX) seeks high current return. The fund invests the majority of its assets in securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies. U.S. Treasury securities and debt securities issued by federal agencies are some of the categories the fund invests in. The government bond funds returned 9.01% over the last one year period.

As of September 2010, this government bond funds held 594 issues, with 24.34% of its total assets invested in 0wp177652 Irs Usd R F 3.31100 Usd Cmm.

Oppenheimer Limited-Term Government A (OPGVX) invests the majority of its assets in domestic government securities, repurchase agreements on such instruments as well as synthetic instruments to manage risk. Not more thanಔ% of its assets are utilized to purchase mortgage-backed securities. The government bond funds has a five year annualized return of 3.23%.

The government bond funds has a minimum initial investment of $1,000 and an expense ratio of 0.70% compared to a category average of 0.89%.

Managers Intermediate Duration Government (MGIDX) seeks total return greater than the returns of major indices for asset backed securities. The majority of its assets are used to purchase bonds issued by the U.S. Government and its agencies. The government bond funds has a ten year annualized return of 5.7%.

Daniel C. Dektar is the fund manager and has managed this government bond funds since 1992.

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