Re: Better off using VBISX VBISX is a good choice, much better that VFSTX. Munis
are only worth it for those in the higher tax bracket
(AGI > 100k or more). You don't want to hold
longer maturity... Business & Finance > Investments > Mutual Funds (A to Z) > Mutual Funds V > Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade
Re: Moved from VBMFX to VFSTX this week It is true that timing is a bad way to invest. However,
this bond is NOT anything you want to invest in over
the long term, period. The yield is too low and the
risk is too high. And... Business & Finance > Investments > Mutual Funds (A to Z) > Mutual Funds V > Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade
Re: Moved from VBMFX to VFSTX this week Just moved all of my assets out of short term bond
funds altogether. The risk is too high, and you can
get 1-3 year CDs yielding 2-3%. You are way too late
to the party. Business & Finance > Investments > Mutual Funds (A to Z) > Mutual Funds V > Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade
Re: Great article today in the WSJ When you deal with bonds, you don't move money
around. You just keep it there. This is why you really
need to plan everything first. Of course there may
be tweaks and even major changes, but only in... Business & Finance > Investments > Mutual Funds (A to Z) > Mutual Funds V > Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade
Re: Great article today in the WSJ Personally I have money in this fund for the past 2
years. I've been along for the ride and I made
some money. But when the yield on this fund hits about
2%, I'm probably bailing to... Business & Finance > Investments > Mutual Funds (A to Z) > Mutual Funds V > Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade
Re: Best way to buy this fund? I have to correct this a bit. If you really want better
safety, I think you want to avoid mortgage backed
securities and corporate bonds altogether: http:/
/www.fundadvice.com/articles... Business & Finance > Investments > Mutual Funds (A to Z) > Mutual Funds V > Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade
Re: Best way to buy this fund? Pimco is a high risk bond fund which is too volatile
for an income producing investment. Besides, it has
a very high management fee (1%). I'd suggest a
portfolio of Vanguard bonds similar to... Business & Finance > Investments > Mutual Funds (A to Z) > Mutual Funds V > Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade
