Thanks for the discussion. A couple of days ago I put $50k in the SWYSX ultra short-term bond fund. This is not money I need for years. I have plenty in stock + index funds, CDs, and MMF. I just thought maybe I should put some in a bond fund. The last time I did (see my original post) I sort of got burnt so for the last 13 years I have stayed away from them.
Now that I have you on the line though I have another related question. What do you think of longer term bond funds right now? All my money is in the stock market and CDs/MMF except for this $50k in the ultra short-term bond fund. What do you think about putting some money in longer term bond funds?
Now that I have you on the line though I have another related question. What do you think of longer term bond funds right now? All my money is in the stock market and CDs/MMF except for this $50k in the ultra short-term bond fund. What do you think about putting some money in longer term bond funds?