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  • 5 ETFs for a Bursting Bond Bubble [View article]
    Fine article. May I suggest, for those with less faith in the ability of the national government to control inflation, some shorter-maturity Treasury ETFs, as well. Their current yield will be less but they will be less subject to decline in value if rates rise. Among those to consider might be SHY or TUZ.

    For those really concerned about inflation, TIP would be appropriate.

    For those seeking high-yield paper, expect a default rate that will keep the yields down around 10%, and note that all have moved higher these last couple months as investors once again embrace risk, but JNK, PHB and HYG might be possibilities.

    Finally, for those in any bracket that might become a higher bracket thanks to a rising tax rate – probably, all of us -- municipals offer the biggest after-tax spread between Treasuries and the bond class. Choices include HYD, PRB, PMF or MAB.

    Further research will yield a number of other good choices.
    Jul 25 21:05 pm |Rating: +2 0 |Link to Comment
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