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Bond Ladders vs. Layering with Bond Funds [view article]
Thanks John,Your right, that is a possibility.
We need to see how PLW develops. Currently it is less than 1 year old and has only $43 million in assets with thin trading.
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After it matures, it may work for those with Treasuries in mind for their ladder. However, with a 25 basis point fee, and with individuals able to buy Treasuries easily without the need to do credit quality research, the fee may be hard to justify versus building the ladder through direct investment.
In a low interest rate environment, 25 bpt is a significant bite out of return, and with a Treasury ladder there isn't much work to do to create it and keep it up. Treasury ladders are probably a good do-it-yourself candidate.
The fund does simplify, but the cost of that simplicity is high.
John, I was not aware of that particular fund, and appreciate hearing about it, as well as your kind words.
Richard Reply
Bond Ladders vs. Layering with Bond Funds [view article]
Nice article, as always. I think there is a Ryan index laddered 1-30 treasury ETF, ticker PLW. This may simplify things considerably.cheers,
john Reply
Fixed Income: Little Value in Treasuries, Preferred Financials Yielding 8% [view article]
better but far from good.as per info on this site the inflation rate of the 5 daily basic needs is app. 15-16%.so if you are working & not a ceo or hedgefund manager you better get a17-18% increase just to stay even. ReplyFixed Income: Little Value in Treasuries, Preferred Financials Yielding 8% [view article]
The expense ratio for PFO is 1.56%! Ouch! ReplyFixed Income: Little Value in Treasuries, Preferred Financials Yielding 8% [view article]
Also look at HPF and PFO - 2 closed end funds that do nothing but pfd stocks....better yields and you get "active" management ReplyFixed Income: Little Value in Treasuries, Preferred Financials Yielding 8% [view article]
Corporate bonds offer a decent alternative--higher yields than Treasuries, less risk than high-yield bonds. Seven percent is pretty easy to get with A-rated bonds. ReplyFixed Income: Little Value in Treasuries, Preferred Financials Yielding 8% [view article]
I have been building a portfolio of financial preferreds for about 3 months, the avg. cost in my portfolio is just under $17 and all were issued at $25, the yield on the portfolio at my cost is 9.97%, I allocate a specific dollar amount into each name, if I have 2 defaults my cost basis (assuming I sell 2 positions at zero) would be $19.02. ReplyFixed Income: Little Value in Treasuries, Preferred Financials Yielding 8% [view article]
interesting article, but way too much risk for me, even at these spreads - sorry ReplyFixed Income: Little Value in Treasuries, Preferred Financials Yielding 8% [view article]
Thank you good and practical info. Effectively for those who roll over CD's every 3 months, why not put some into PGF. ReplyBond Ladders vs. Layering with Bond Funds [view article]
great info; many people i've read say it's preferable to own the actual bonds than have shares in bond funds, esp re maturities and safety - thanks! Replylobal.net
Fixed Income: Little Value in Treasuries, Preferred Financials Yielding 8% [view article]
Thank you.A nice short, concise article.
I would not consider buying the particular issue you wrote about but I liked the info, especially the included credit quality ratings.
ggillin@sbcglobal.net Reply
A 360 View of Returns (July 2008) [view article]
Finally, a universal overview that gives the reader direction for areas to research for future investment. Great job! ReplyA 360 View of Returns (July 2008) [view article]
Thank you, very helpful. Replying
A 360 View of Returns (July 2008) [view article]
very good job Richard, it gives a sectoral - global view, I learned a lot with the summary! Challenging times ReplySearching for the Best Bond ETF [view article]
When writing a financial piece, make it a principle to avoid misspelling the word principal throughout the piece-- if you wish to be taken seriously. Reply