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Is Buying Bonds Really a Good Idea?

For the gamblers out there leveraged bond funds are always available. Check out the Van Kampen Senior Income Fund. This turkey has been returning shareholder's capital faithfully every month for years and calling a taxable dividend.
Broker's love to sell this "investment" however, because it has a fat continuing 12-b1 override for them. This is all to say that investing is like walking over a minefield. Your own research is the only mine detector you have.

Bonds: No Inflation Threat in Sight

The quantity of money available that must be invested somewhere is at least double the amount relative to GDP growth since Volker pulled his high interest ploy. Plus, the float required to fund the GDP is less. In short, liquidity is way up and bonds become the beneficiary.