It's important as this affects your investment returns. Individual funds should be monitored to ensure the manager hasn't experienced one lucky year to bolster his overall performance. In just a few months, all of the top Far East funds have fallen out of the one-year table. Being in the top ten each year is almost impossible. The chances are that big risks have been taken to get the fund there.
Success is unlikely to be repeated.
Some offshore funds are sold through local brokers and agencies, but for others you will have to contact the fund directly. A word of caution about local brokers who sell offshore funds. Before making a decision on an offshore fund, approach a few brokers and then do your homework . You will also need information on the fund's management company. It is important to check whether it's a financially secure company or a two-bit operation.