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], rated four stars by Morningstar for its returns: 12.16 percent over the last five years and 5.87 percent over the last three. The 4-star manager offered CNBC her top materials stocks.Hsu praised AK Steel [AKS
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On the chem side, Hsu likes Celanese [CE
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"They derive about two-thirds of their sales from outside the U.S. -- a good alternative to investing directly outside" America, she said.
The fund manager added that Celanese has "been able to surprise the market in eight out of the last nine quarters in earnings." She cites the chemical giant's efficiency and operations' "financial strength."
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