LATIN AMERICA

BEST OVERALL LATIN AMERICA FUND

T. Rowe Price Latin America (PRLAX)

A FAVORITE BECAUSE: A favorite since all the way back in 2001, PRLAX has rewarded our loyalty with a staggering 633% (as of 11/09) return since. While we fully expect the Latin America sector in general and this fund in particular to cool (way) off, we named this fund a favorite primarily because of its low cost of ownership and its long-term outperformance of rivals. As contrarian investors we're staying well clear of Latin America for the time being, but if we simply had to invest in the category, PRLAX is how we'd do it.

WE DON'T LIKE: Latin American funds are coming off a real hot streak, and no Latin American fund has been hotter than PRLAX. That means a load of new investor money to invest, which could lead to less than spectacular performance going forward. Investors should also keep a sharp eye on relatively new manager Jose Buck who took over the fund in December 2008.

Named Favorite: 09/01
Return While Favorite: 613.96%
VS. S&P While Favorite: 468.38%
MAXrating: 59
Outlook: 5%
Expense Ratio: 1.29%

LATIN AMERICA SPECIAL CRITERIA WINNERS

BEST OPEN-END LATIN AMERICA FUND

T. Rowe Price Latin America (PRLAX)

Named Favorite: 09/01
Return While Favorite: 613.96%
VS. S&P While Favorite: 468.38%
MAXrating: 59
Outlook: 5%
Expense Ratio: 1.29%

BEST LATIN AMERICA ETF

iShares S&P Latin American 40 (ILF)

Named Favorite: 11/09
Return While Favorite: 2.09%
VS. S&P While Favorite: -98.68%
MAXrating: NA
Outlook: NA
Expense Ratio: NA

BEST LOW MINIMUM LATIN AMERICA FUND

iShares S&P Latin American 40 (ILF)

Named Favorite: 11/09
Return While Favorite: 2.09%
VS. S&P While Favorite: -98.68%
MAXrating: 88
Outlook: 7%
Expense Ratio: 1.29%

BEST NTF LATIN AMERICA FUND

iShares S&P Latin American 40 (ILF)

Named Favorite: 11/09
Return While Favorite: 2.09%
VS. S&P While Favorite: -98.68%
MAXrating: 88
Outlook: 7%
Expense Ratio: 1.29%

LATIN AMERICA PREVIOUS FAVORITES

Fund Name/Ticker: Added Removed Return Vs. S&P

LATIN AMERICA TRANSACTIONS

11/09 - Added iShares S&P Latin American 40 (ILF). Added as Best Latin America Exchange Trade Fund.