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morningstar says its a non-traditional bond fund and lipper says its a core bond fund. who is correct? im looking for a low risk fund to invest money that has been sitting in a checking account earning zero.
M* is more correct. Look at their (site). Investment-grade, U.S. dollar-based, absolute return-oriented strategy Ability to manage and hedge duration based on market conditions Portfolio construction and rebalancing are driven by investment decisions, not benchmark changes
I highlight above several keywords.
Now, do I want to invest in OSTRX? I would compare it to SEMMX,IISIX see PorVis(link)
SEMMX,IISIX have better performance, SD=voltility, Sharpe, Sortino and higher income too.
For cash, I would look at SEMMX or DHEAX/DHEIX. SEMMX has lower rating bonds and better performance than DHEAX (Investment grade > 80%). I call these funds "cash sub" for investors who are willing to take a calculated risk. See PorVis(link) I hardly ever hold cash/MM/CD but that's what I do and what suites my goals.
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Investment-grade, U.S. dollar-based, absolute return-oriented strategy
Ability to manage and hedge duration based on market conditions
Portfolio construction and rebalancing are driven by investment decisions, not benchmark changes
I highlight above several keywords.
Now, do I want to invest in OSTRX?
I would compare it to SEMMX,IISIX see PorVis(link)
SEMMX,IISIX have better performance, SD=voltility, Sharpe, Sortino and higher income too.
See PorVis(link)
I hardly ever hold cash/MM/CD but that's what I do and what suites my goals.