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… I would appreciate any comments, recommendations, criticism, etc. 35% - Core (Think PAUIX) 15% - Bonds (Think HYG & PONPX ) 10% - Global Diversified (Think GDF & FHY) 10% - Preferreds (Think FFC & PFF) 10% - MLP's (Think MLPL / NKA / NTG …

Has anyone bought PIMIX or PONPX at TD Ameritrade for a lower minimum. I know some instituional Pimco ..... Wellstrade and which will eventually end up at Firstrade. I know PONPX was available at Wellstrade but I think that door has closed unless …

… currently have accumulated a large percentage (about 40% total) of my assets in Mortgage Security Funds (DBLTX, TGLMX, and PONPX ). They are doing well this year, pay a very attractive yield, and appear to be very popular for those who harvest yield …

… regarding how much you will devote to various asset classes? I may be overweight in mortgage backed securities (DBLTX, TGLMX, PONPX , DBLFX), and underweight in other asset categories (EM bonds, high yield bonds, Investment Grade Corporates, Dividend …

I am trying to project income that PONPX should produce on a monthly and annual basis. Wellstrade "estimates" monthly and annual income based on 5.743% yield, but …

… Here are the funds and about the amount of income they produce on a monthly basis for about the same $80,000 of principle: PONPX -PIMCO INCOME ($430 per month) JSTIX-John Hancock Strategic Income ($420 per month) LSBDX-Loomis Sayles Bond …

… many cases not as well. 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr PAUIX 3.35 12.55 6.38 FSICX 4.70 16.16 7.01 JSTIX 3.08 15.93 7.35 PONPX 6.38 15.87 OSTIX 3.78 13.07 6.88 It seems that PAUIX has a higher ER, higher SD, and often produces returns that …

… funds when needed. My Income producing funds (two-thirds of portfolio roughly equal in percent of portfolio): MWTIX, PONPX , DBLFX, DLENX, JSTIX, FSICX My Total Return funds (one-third of portfolio roughly equal in percent of portfolio): BERIX …