Fund Description
Overview
- Expands portfolio diversification by investing primarily at time of purchase in investment-grade securities from both the U.S. and countries which may have different interest rate and currency trends
- Provides exposure to hard-to-access market segments and regions, including emerging markets
- Employs ING Investment Management's global capabilities, disciplined process and proprietary research to uncover value in the global bond markets
Investment Objective
The Fund seeks to maximize total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.
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Investment Style
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Management Team
Chris Diaz Portfolio Manager Managed Fund since 2009
Michael Mata Portfolio Manager Managed Fund since 2009
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Most Recent Month-End
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Most Recent Quarter-End
| As of 12/31/2009 |
YTD |
1 YR |
3 YR |
5 YR |
10 YR |
Inception (06/2006) |
Gross Exp. |
Net Exp.1 |
| Net Asset Value |
+12.25 |
+12.25 |
+11.62 |
— |
— |
+11.17 |
1.05% |
0.93% |
| With Sales Charge |
+9.47 |
+9.47 |
+10.68 |
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— |
+9.63 |
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| As of 12/31/2009 |
YTD |
1 YR |
3 YR |
5 YR |
10 YR |
Inception (06/2006) |
Gross Exp. |
Net Exp.1 |
| Net Asset Value |
+12.25 |
+12.25 |
+11.62 |
— |
— |
+11.17 |
1.05% |
0.93% |
| With Sales Charge |
+9.47 |
+9.47 |
+10.68 |
— |
— |
+9.63 |
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* Return calculations with a starting date prior to July 31, 2006 are based on a 4.75% sales charge while returns with a starting date on or after July 31, 2006 are based on a 2.50% sales charge.
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Current Maximum Sales Charge: 2.50%
1 The Adviser has contractually agreed to limit expenses of the Fund. This expense limitation agreement excludes interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses and is subject to possible recoupment. Please see the Fund's prospectus for more information. The expense limits will continue through at least March 1, 2010. Expenses are being waived to the contractual cap.
Class A Share return calculations with a starting date prior to July 31, 2006 are based on a 4.75% sales charge while returns with a starting date after July 31, 2006 are based on a 2.50% sales charge.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The performance quoted represents past performance. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
SEC fund returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions and include a sales charge. Net Asset Value fund returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. Total return for less than one year is not annualized. Results would have been less favorable if the sales charge were included.
It is important to note that the Fund has a limited operating history. Performance over a longer period of time may be more meaningful than short-term performance.
Principal Risks
All investing involves risks of fluctuating prices and the uncertainties of rates of return and yield inherent in investing. Foreign Investing does pose special risks including currency fluctuation, economic and political risks not found in investments that are solely domestic. Emerging Market securities may be especially volatile. The Fund may use Derivatives, such as options and futures, which can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses and have a potentially large impact on Fund performance. The Fund is subject to both Credit and Interest Rate Risk. The Fund's share price and yield will be affected by interest rate movements, with bond prices generally moving in the opposite direction from interest rates. Credit Risk refers to the bond issuers and senior loan issuers ability to make timely payments of principal and interest. High-Yield Securities, or “junk bonds”, are rated lower than investment-grade bonds because there is a greater possibility that the issuer may be unable to make interest and principal payments on those securities. To the extent that the Fund invests in Mortgage-Related Securities, its exposure to prepayment and extension risks may be greater than investments in other fixed-income securities. Other risks of the Fund include but are not limited to: Borrowing/Leverage Risks; Debt Securities Risk; Non-Diversification Risks; Other Investment Companies Risks; Price Volatility Risks; Inability to Sell Securities Risks; Securities Lending Risks; and Portfolio Turnover Risks. Investors should consult the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a more detailed discussion of the Fund's risks.