William Samuel Rocco

A skilled skipper guides Bronze-rated Seafarer Overseas Growth and Income.

Manager turnover triggers several downgrades.

Innovative emerging-markets funds may catch the eye, but the traditional type has the edge for most investors.

This international-stock specialist shines by concentrating on quality.

But there are four newly rated Morningstar Medalists.

A diverse set of funds saw changes to their Analyst Ratings in May.

Two funds whose regional leanings expose them to developing-markets downturns.

These managers are potential contenders for this year's honor.

Even the best have found the past two years challenging.

Have these funds lost their luster?

These young funds have a lot going for them.

These funds may be young or small, but they have lots of potential.

But emerging-markets bond funds don't deserve to take a backseat to their equity cousins.

These funds come with notable risks as well as ample potential rewards.

A look at the funds that invest in 2012's hottest market.

Think carefully before buying one of these funds.

This year's quintet has distinguished itself in tough conditions.

The firm has continued to improve its passive lineup.

Two of these three new skippers have struggled in the early going.

The skippers at these prominent foreign funds get mixed grades so far.

These funds provide exceptionally broad international exposure in one package.

But flexible investors do have a few fine options for global small-cap exposure.

Most of the new emerging-markets funds can safely be ignored.

The firm's culture is distinctive as well as attractive.

But these funds still have what it takes.

The five 2010 nominees are a diverse lot.