I guess it all really depends on whether or not you expect high inflation in the near future. If so, then you're probably better off investing in gold, silver, platinum, palladium, fertile raw land, and significantly undervalued home foreclosures in desirable areas.
The only reason to be holding bonds at rates this low right now is if you expect deflation or for the market to be plain flat for a long time being.
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