foxfirev5
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I'm in bond funds (TBM, Pimco TR,) as these are the options for my retirement accounts. I would prefer to have a ladder of individual bonds but its not possible.
Midpack said:That would mix two questions and risk compromising the result. I am just trying to find out how many people (go to the trouble to) invest in individual bonds vs bond funds, that simple.
Hmm, pretty limited poll. Other fixed income assets have been outperforming bonds. Personally prefer stable value and CD's right now. Inflation protected bonds might be good.
Sorry, maybe a poll of your own with what you want to ask?Hmm, pretty limited poll. Other fixed income assets have been outperforming bonds. Personally prefer stable value and CD's right now. Inflation protected bonds might be good.
I thought it was very clear, and it looks like the response (so far) is too. Forum members prefer bond funds over individual bonds by more than a 3 to 1 margin.Hopefully the question makes what I'm polling clear...
Inflation protected bonds might be good.
Good call.I have more than 30% in individual muni bonds, but these were bought in '08 and '09 during the market drop and the bonds were being sold in panic mode and the deals were too good to pass up. Before that and since, I prefer funds to individual bonds. This past year, we have also invested in some muni CEFs, but they are risky.