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Vanguard Lowest Risk Funds?
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Thread created 02-13-2013 by vaultaddict
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Post #59328348 added 05-08-2013 7:46 AM by vaultaddict in Archived Deals
getting nervous again here....
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Post #59330488 added 05-08-2013 9:15 AM by larrymoencurly in Archived Deals
Can you point to which of these components of VOFRX make you nervous and why they do? http://portfolios.morningstar.com/fund/summary?t=VFORX&region=USA&culture=en-us Have you read articles...
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Post #57560714 added 02-13-2013 2:10 PM by DWad in Archived Deals
Right. In terms of 'safety', an i-bond, CD, or savings account are you real options. Money market will do worse than any of those. Hope that helps :).
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Post #57564276 added 02-13-2013 5:22 PM by 808Lurker in Archived Deals
Just curious, would that gut feeling have to do with the DOW reaching record highs and the economy is in the tank and the chickens have to come home to roost at some point?
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Post #57559808 added 02-13-2013 1:27 PM by DWad in Archived Deals
A CD or an i-bond are probably your best options. Bond funds might be lower risk than stock, but for that short of a time period, you might be better off with something with even less risk. You could...
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Post #57562462 added 02-13-2013 3:45 PM by Brian1 in Archived Deals
If your goal is safety and predictability, I would stay away from bond funds - especially right now as interest rates are poised to start back up in relatively short order. If you're comfortable...
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Post #57571956 added 02-14-2013 6:04 AM by jostle in Archived Deals
If you are feeling uneasy you could always move some of the funds to a closer date Target retirement fund like 2030 or 2045. VG should give you the breakdown of how your funds are diversified and if...
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Post #57559494 added 02-13-2013 1:13 PM by vaultaddict in Archived Deals
Right now, between my wife and I, we have about 360k all in VFORX. Hasn't been in there for long, kind of a temporary parking spot. Anyhow, I'd like to take approx 200k of that and move it...
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Post #57616612 added 02-15-2013 9:55 PM by Cougarstang in Archived Deals
In lieu of short term bond index funds, what would be a good alternative to park money saved for a down payment on a house in 3-5 years?
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Post #57676640 added 02-19-2013 1:21 AM by larrymoencurly in Archived Deals
Please provide proof of your gut feeling's track record, from a neutral verifiable source, such as the Hulbert Guide to Financial Gut Feelings. Actually the best reason to go to cash now isnt...
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Post #57566330 added 02-13-2013 7:27 PM by Brian1 in Archived Deals
I would strongly caution you against doing that. You are very well diversified in a very good fund. Market timing is gambling. $200,000 is a lot of money to put at such risk. Your target...
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Post #57571328 added 02-14-2013 5:03 AM by vbt in Archived Deals
he stated that hes got 360k in VFORX...which is the target retirement 2040 fund. which in itself is already diversified(according to vanguard it is ~90/10)
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Post #57562906 added 02-13-2013 4:13 PM by vaultaddict in Archived Deals
Thanks. It's all just retirement money. 40 y/o right now.
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Post #57563560 added 02-13-2013 4:48 PM by vaultaddict in Archived Deals
Just a gut feeling. Getting nervous lately. Probably no good reason for it.
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Post #57560070 added 02-13-2013 1:39 PM by vaultaddict in Archived Deals
I don't want liquidity, just "safety". Forgot to mention, this is all in IRAs or Roth IRAs.
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Post #57563396 added 02-13-2013 4:41 PM by vbt in Archived Deals
just curious, if its retirement money ,why the short 6-12month time frame for it?
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Post #57567724 added 02-13-2013 8:46 PM by Brian1 in Archived Deals
You're welcome.
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Post #57568996 added 02-13-2013 10:23 PM by rebat in Archived Deals
how much of your portfolio is in one fund? might want to diversify...
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Post #57566606 added 02-13-2013 7:43 PM by vaultaddict in Archived Deals
Thanks Brian. I was waiting to hear your advice. I'm gonna sleep on it for a few days.
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Post #57572126 added 02-14-2013 6:17 AM by vaultaddict in Archived Deals
I like this idea. Hadn't really thought about that. edit... to my novice eye, they all appear to have about the same amount of volatility ...

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