CONSIDER BUILDING A LADDERED TREASURY BOND PORTFOLIO ONLINE AND FEE FREE Buy a series of bonds that mature at different times TREASURY BOND LADDER Bottom rungs – short-term maturities (1-2 years) Middle rungs – intermediate (5-7 years) Top Rungs – long-term (10-30 years) Diversify interest rates Insulate portfolio from ups & downs Keep […]
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BELLOWS & SMITH: BOND INDEX SKEPTICS
BOND INDEX SKEPTICS Indexing is all the rage in stock markets but it hasn’t had the same penetration in fixed income markets, at least not yet. Not surprisingly active managers, John Bellows and Stephen Smith believe passive index investing doesn’t make sense in the bond world. Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.
CONSIDER ROSENBERG’S “HIRP” INVESTMENT THEME
CONSIDER ROSENBERG’S “HIRP” INVESTMENT THEME “HIRP” = HEDGE INFLATION, RISK PROTECTION Consider making small portfolio adjustments Rosenberg suggests inflation hedge such as TIPS- Treasury Inflation Protected Securities
THINK LIKE A WOMAN!
THINK LIKE A WOMAN! Schedule a visit with your financial advisor Discuss how portfolio reflects your long-term lifestyle needs and personal values