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Considering Dodix and DLTNX to add to my existing FSICX and TWC emerging markets debt fund.
Would this pretty much cover the spectrum of bonds. Any comments on better idea or additions to my choices above? I believe I would have corporates, Government, Domestic , foreign both developed and emerging and currncies.
Hi Burt, I recall a mention about RNDLX a few days ago to you. This fund may be placed at our house; versus DLTNX. RNDLX appears to be able to travel the bond sectors as needed; whereas, DLTNX is a mortgare bond (very well operated) fund. Or opt for some money to both funds. Regards, Catch
Catch I believe that rndlx is composed of closed end funds besides bonds managed by Gundlach. I Am looking more for a core fund that is why I chose dltnx and Dodix to complement the core with mortgage and corporate mix.
While it has had an off year, I think that actually makes it an attractive time to invest in Templeton Global Bond (TEGBX), as I think Michael Hasenstab is an outstanding manager. I think an alternative fund is another "supporting player" option; Pimco Unconstrained (PUBDX) is one option, although others such as Pimco Credit Absolute Return (and I believe Loomis Sayles and a few other managers have absolute return funds) are also worth exploring.
I also wouldn't be entirely fixed income (or entirely equity.)
This is pretty easy. Use a mix of funds that give you a broad spectrum of fixed-income holdings, investment styles, and opportunities. LSBDX, OSTIX, TGBAX, GSDIX, BSIIX, and JBGIX might be a good start. With these you get domestic government, corporate, convertible, preferred, and foreign sovereign and corporate, with some non-dollar, local currencies, too. There are other specific funds that would fill the mix, of course. But the management teams for these have some impressive records and consistent practices. I would avoid funds whose mandates restrict management's ability very much in terms of where and how they invest.
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I recall a mention about RNDLX a few days ago to you. This fund may be placed at our house; versus DLTNX. RNDLX appears to be able to travel the bond sectors as needed; whereas, DLTNX is a mortgare bond (very well operated) fund.
Or opt for some money to both funds.
Regards,
Catch
Burt
Ok, I misunderstood. So, you are still in need of a core "bond" fund and the other bond funds you now have will complement that core holding? Yes?
Regards,
Catch
Burt
I also wouldn't be entirely fixed income (or entirely equity.)
http://mutualfunds.about.com/b/2011/10/26/should-you-use-bond-index-funds.htm?nl=1