over lap one other by large %. Example, LSBDX holds 51% U.S.Corp and 25% F.Govt. and many of the other Funds like VWESX holds 75% U.S. Corp. MWTIX and FGMNX both hold Mortgage. VWINX is the only Fund I plan to hold LT. I would like to keep
It would be great if I could buy some long term bond fund (such as VWESX ) and get 5% or more return on todays NAV. Is the following thinking correct about the future of this holding or is there something
return is negative? My funds: YAFFX, MAPIX, SHY, FSICX, FLPSX (very small amt) FNMIX, DLTNX, FGMNX, VFIIX, FAGIX, VWESX , and MWTRX. Div Yleld ranges from 0.37% to 8.43%. Thanks for your thoughts on any of these issues! Morgan
Pauix. Was impressed with YBB's concept of a DIY annuity. Used Vwiax as my core. fund % wt. vwiax 40 vpdfx 24 vwehx 11 vwesx 5 vficx 9 Pauix 11 I am worried that the mgt. payout fund uses to much ROC to make their monthly payout. The high yield fund
investment grade-emphasis, leaves it quite sensitive to changes in interest rates. Don't expect Vanguard Long - Term Investment Grade Bond to keep up its blistering pace. This high quality, long-duration-bond portfolio has been in
does that mean that long term bond funds would be a good investment such as the Vanguard Long Term Investment Grade fund ( VWESX ). Any other suggestions for a 65 year old nearing retirement? Thank you. Steve
1/3 MWTRX 10% IT. Govt Bonds FGMNX + VFIIX 2 % LT Bond VWESX 18% Multisector Bond FSICX 10% Emer Mkt Bnd FNMIX 10 ..... DLTNX , 1/3 MWTRX 20% IT Govt Bonds FGMNX + VFIIX 2 % LT Bond VWESX 18% Multisector Bond FSICX 10% Emer Mkt Bnd FNMIX 10% High Yield
the major risk of holding either of these funds. I know the NAV is a little high at the moment.Taxes aren't a problem. VBLTX Long term bond index VWESX Long term investment grade Appreciate hearing your thoughts on these funds. Bruce
Bonds: ~ $15,000 (saving for balloon payment on mortgage) FUNDS I AM CONSIDERING (after looking at 100 or more...): VWESX Vanguard LT Investment Grade Fund Investor Shares (outdoing VBMIX) VBIMX Vanguard Intermed. Term Bond Index (seems to be
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