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Old 11-26-2010, 06:22 AM   #1
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Vanguard's investment chief cautions bond investors

Just saw this... thought you would want to read it.


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Bonds have been on a roll, with double-digit returns posted by several fixed income categories this year. Such a winning streak may tempt you to think you've got a free lunch: return with no risk.
That's hardly the case...
https://personal.vanguard.com/us/ins...stors-11222010
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Old 11-26-2010, 09:51 AM   #2
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Basic bond stuff. Nicely presented.

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Yes. But many are not aware of how the bond market works (and consequently Bond Mutual Funds). Therefore they are chasing yield.

I believe it is being called out as fair warning to customers. Don't come crying when rates go up.
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Does VG have any closed-end funds, then you would not be hurt because you keep the bonds till they mature?
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