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re: Good ETF or Vanguard fund suggestion...
Posted on 12/6/12 at 10:22 am to matthew25
Posted on 12/6/12 at 10:22 am to matthew25
I just looked at assetbuilder.com as suggested above. They are heavy on VIPSX, a 4-Star,that has zero stocks. I have some of this fund, and will buy more to lower exposure to stocks.
I always pick up info when reading this board. Now if someone could explain beta for me, and why VFSTX is rated "above average" risk!
I always pick up info when reading this board. Now if someone could explain beta for me, and why VFSTX is rated "above average" risk!
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Posted on 12/6/12 at 11:11 am to matthew25
I would not put much weight in the "star system". That only looks backwards and not forwards. For example, if you look at ICMAX it is a 5 star fund. It used to be a great fund, then the manager left and it is pretty weak. Alls I am saying is, do not base your choices solely on morningstar "star" ratings.
Posted on 12/6/12 at 5:17 pm to matthew25
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They are heavy on VIPSX, a 4-Star,that has zero stocks. I have some of this fund, and will buy more to lower exposure to stocks.
I would not buy that fund now. It has a negative real yield and duration on the long end of the intermediate term range. You definitely do not want to hold it in a taxable account as it is a major tax PITA as it pays out the inflation accruals. You would be better of buying I-bonds which are tax deferred, or buying a much shorter duration TIPS fund. Vanguard came out with one within the last 60-days, PIMCO has them and ETF versions, too, again not good for taxable accounts.
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