cashed in a cd put money in ameritrade acct. Thinking of spreading it out 4 ways- DLTR(growth stock) EXC(clean powerplant play+div) KMB (div+growth) and some cash in a bond fund (6%) What you think??
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cashed in a cd put money in ameritrade acct. Thinking of spreading it out 4 ways- DLTR(growth stock) EXC(clean powerplant play+div) KMB (div+growth) and some cash in a bond fund (6%) What you think??
Wouldn't go into bonds at this time, if they raise rates which could be likely the value of the fund would go down, bonds are best when interest rates are high and coming down.
Wouldn't go into bonds at this time, if they raise rates which could be likely the value of the fund would go down, bonds are best when interest rates are high and coming down.
Wouldn't go into bonds at this time, if they raise rates which could be likely the value of the fund would go down, bonds are best when interest rates are high and coming down.
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Wouldn't go into bonds at this time, if they raise rates which could be likely the value of the fund would go down, bonds are best when interest rates are high and coming down.
For fixed income maybe look into tax free muni's Short term though 12-36 mo Same thing with some AAA rated corporate Higher yielding Great tool is principle protected notes that can be managed
My take is to always be in control of your own loot instead of throwing it in a managed fund Keep up on anything you got and an eye's pealed for any upcoming opportunities or pitfalls The gains will come Being liquid is the key to save on losses
For fixed income maybe look into tax free muni's Short term though 12-36 mo Same thing with some AAA rated corporate Higher yielding Great tool is principle protected notes that can be managed
My take is to always be in control of your own loot instead of throwing it in a managed fund Keep up on anything you got and an eye's pealed for any upcoming opportunities or pitfalls The gains will come Being liquid is the key to save on losses
It may be too late but I did pretty well with Senior Floating Rates for Bond play past few months. The closed ends for the most part are still at big discounts and the bonds themselves are on average about .87 on the dollar. Usually adjust interest rates every 30-90 days so if rates jump they're good play. Road Highland Fund for years in raising rate environment xlacx, lately I've just bought closed end unit trusts for floating rates. These are spec bonds but good values IMHO.
It may be too late but I did pretty well with Senior Floating Rates for Bond play past few months. The closed ends for the most part are still at big discounts and the bonds themselves are on average about .87 on the dollar. Usually adjust interest rates every 30-90 days so if rates jump they're good play. Road Highland Fund for years in raising rate environment xlacx, lately I've just bought closed end unit trusts for floating rates. These are spec bonds but good values IMHO.