Today we are featuring top-performing “Global" equity mutual funds, which primarily invest equity securities of both U.S. and foreign companies.

Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Global Equity Funds.

3 Superb Choices

Eaton Vance International Equity A (PARWX) seeks total return for shareholders. The fund primarily invests in foreign equity securities.

The fund focuses on a diversified portfolio of foreign common stocks of companies domiciled in countries represented in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East index. As of April 2009, its portfolio turnover was 35%.

Nestle SA, Novartis AG (NVS) and British American Tobacco Plc (BTI) are among the fund’s top holdings.

EM Capital India Gateway A (EMINX) was incepted in July 2007. The investment seeks long-term capital growth and income.

The fund invests at least 80% of its

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Mutual Global Discovery A (TEDIX) was incepted in December 1992 and seeks capital appreciation. It may invest all its assets in foreign equity and debt securities, including sovereign debt and participations in foreign government debt, of companies that are trading below their intrinsic value.

The fund invests the equity portion of its portfolio primarily to predominantly in mid- and large cap companies, with the remaining portion of its equity portfolio in smaller companies. As of December 2008, its portfolio turnover was 25.23%.

The fund's top holdings include British American Tobacco Plc (BTI), Wyeth (WYE) and Groupe Danone.

Franklin Strategic Income A (FRSTX) seeks high current income with capital appreciation as a secondary consideration. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in U.S. and foreign debt securities.

The fund may invest substantially all of its assets in high-yield, lower-quality

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Today we are featuring top-performing "global" equity mutual funds that invest in equity securities of both U.S. and foreign companies.

Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Global Equity Funds list.

3 Solid Picks

First Eagle Global A (SGENX) seeks long-term capital growth by investing in a wide range of asset classes from markets in the United States and around the world. It has a flexible approach and invests in securities regardless of market capitalization, sector or asset class.

The fund invests in undervalued common stocks, bonds, preferred and convertible securities and, at times, real estate and gold-related investments. It has topped its benchmark index in terms of total annual returns in the 1-, 3- and 5-year periods.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) SMC Corp. and Sodexho Alliance are among the fund's top

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