Today we are featuring top-performing "Corporate High Yield" fixed income mutual funds, which primarily seek high current income through investment in lower-rated corporate bonds.

Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Corporate High Yield Fixed Income Funds.

3 Solid Samples

Transamerica High Yield Bond A (IHIYX) seeks high level of current income. It was incepted in June 1985.

The fund invests at least 80% of fund assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities including investment grade bonds and high-yield/high risk bonds. It may invest some or all of its assets in short-term U.S. government, obligations.

Shareholders have to make a minimum initial investment of $1,000 to enter this Zacks#1 Rank ("Strong Buy") fund. As of April 2009, its portfolio turnover was 36%.

Bradley J. Beman has been lead manager of the fund since August 1998. Beman has been with AEGON since 1988 and is director of

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Today we are featuring top-performing “Precious Metals" equity mutual funds, which primarily invest in equity securities companies that are involved in mining of gold and other precious metals. Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Precious Metals Equity Funds.

3 Precious Picks

Van Eck International Investors Gold A (INIVX) seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in common stocks of gold mining companies. The fund was incepted in January 1956.

The fund normally invests at least 80% of total assets in the gold mining industry, with at least 25% of assets invested in gold mining stocks. The fund may invest up to 100% of its assets, or, for temporary defensive purposes, less than 25% of its assets in gold stocks. Randgold Resources Limited, Goldcorp Incorporated and Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited are among its major holdings.

The fund declares and pays dividends in March, June, September and December.

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Today, we are featuring top-performing “Corporate High Yield" mutual funds, which primarily seek high current income through investment in lower-rated corporate bonds.

Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Corporate High Yield Funds list.

3 Excellent Picks

Rydex/SGI High Yield A (SIHAX) was incepted in August 1996. It seeks high current income with capital appreciation as a secondary objective.

The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a broad range of high-yield, high risk debt securities rated in medium or lower rating categories. The debt securities in which the fund invests are primarily domestic securities. However, it may also invest in dollar denominated foreign securities.

The fund pays dividends monthly. Capital gains are distributed at least annually. As of June 2009, its portfolio turnover was 29%.

David G. Toussaint has been lead manager of the fund since April 2000. Toussaint is a Chartered

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Today, we are featuring top-performing “Utilities" equity mutual funds, which primarily invest in equity securities of utilities, including telecom companies.

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

3 Powerful Picks

Columbia World Equity Fund A (CGUAX) seeks long-term growth by investing primarily in global equities. It was incepted in October 1991.

The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. and foreign equity securities. It invests at least 25% of its total assets in the securities of utility companies. The fund may invest up to 75% of its assets in U.S. and foreign equity securities and investment grade debt securities not issued by utility companies.

Shareholders have to make a minimum initial investment of $2,500 to enter this Zacks#1 Rank (“Strong Buy") fund. It has an expense ratio of 1.40%.

Colin Moore has been lead manager of the fund

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Today, we are featuring top-performing “Technology" equity mutual funds, which primarily invest in equity securities of companies that deal in advanced technologies.

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

3 Hi-Tech Choices

T. Rowe Price Global Technology (PRGTX) seeks long-term capital growth. It may purchase stocks ranging from small companies to blue chip firms with established track records.

The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets throughout the world in the common stocks of companies that generate a majority of their revenues from the development, advancement, and use of technology. It looks to invest at least 30% of its assets in established as well as emerging foreign markets.

Shareholders have to make a minimum initial investment of $2,500 to enter this Zacks#1 Rank (“Strong Buy") fund. As of June 2009, it has a portfolio turnover of 104.6%.

David J.

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

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

3 Worldly Picks

ING Global Value Choice A (NAWGX) seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. The fund was incepted in April 1993.

The fund primarily invests at least 65% of its total assets in securities of issuers located in at least three different countries. The fund invests at least 75% of its total assets in common and preferred stocks, warrants, and convertible securities.

The fund distributes dividends and capital gains annually. It has an expense ratio of 1.59%.

David B. Iben has been lead manager of the fund since April 2006. Before his current assignment, Iben was managing director at NWQ Investment Management Company.

Janus Global Research A (JRGAX) was incepted in November 2007. It

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Today we are featuring top-performing "Energy" equity mutual funds, which primarily invest in equity securities of energy and/or natural resources companies.

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

3 Hot Picks

ICON Energy (ICENX) seeks long-term capital appreciation. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies in the energy sector which are traded in the U.S.

The fund adopts a quantitative methodology to identify securities that are under priced relative to value. The U.S. equity securities in which the fund may invest include common and preferred stocks of companies of any market capitalization.

Unit holders need to make a minimum initial investment of $1,000 to enter this Zacks#1 Rank (“Strong Buy") fund. It distributes dividends and capital gains, if any, annually.

Derek Rolligson has been lead manager of the fund since May 2007. Rolligson was with

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Today we are featuring top-performing "Corporate High Yield" fixed income mutual funds, which primarily seek high current income through investment in lower-rated corporate bonds.

Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Corporate High Yield Fixed Income Funds.

3 Solid Samples

PIMCO Fundamental Advantage Total Return Institutional (PFATX) seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities and derivatives in the technology-related sector.

The fund invests at least 50% of its gross income or its net sales income from activities in the sector. The fund may invest its assets in foreign securities.

Unit holders have to make a minimum initial investment of $5,000,000 to enter this Zacks#1 Rank ("Strong Buy") fund. As of June 2009, its portfolio turnover was 621%.

William H. Gross has been lead manager of the fund since February 2008. Gross is a Chartered Financial

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Today we are featuring top-performing "Convertible" fixed income mutual funds, which primarily invest in convertible securities in search of growth and/or income.

Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Convertible Fixed Income Funds.

3 Solid Picks

Calamos Convertible Fund A (CCVIX) seeks current income, with growth as a secondary objective. It was founded in June 1985.

The fund generally invests in a diversified portfolio of convertible securities issued by both U.S. and foreign companies. Dividends are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gains, if any, are distributed annually.

John P. Calamos has been lead manager at the fund since June 1985. As a founder of Calamos Asset Management Inc, he has discovered many techniques to help manage risk for both institutional and individual investors over the last thirty years. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.09%.

Franklin Convertible Securities A (FISCX), founded in

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Today we are featuring top-performing “Precious Metals" equity mutual funds, which primarily invest in equity securities companies that are involved in mining of gold and other precious metals. Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Precious Metals Equity Funds.

3 Precious Picks

First Eagle Gold Fund A (SGGDX) was incepted in October 1993. The investment seeks capital appreciation.

The fund primarily invests in gold and securities directly related to gold or securities of companies engaged in mining, processing, dealing in or holding gold, both in the United States and in foreign countries. It invests at least 80% of assets in securities of companies directly related to gold or of issuers principally engaged in the gold industry.

The fund has an expense ratio of 1.24%. As of April 30, 2009, its portfolio turnover was 1.86%. The fund distributes dividends and capital gains annually.

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