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Hi Lisa/all,
No. Mutual funds are taxed at regular rates. The problem lies with the bullion ETFs like SLV and GLD. They have had an IRS determination that they are collectibles and as such, taxed at the collectible rate of 28%. Like Bob mentio…
Howdy,
I own Tocqueville Gold TGLDX which contrary to its name is a full sprectrum precious metals fund, rather then pure play gold. It also owns gold bullion.
I've owned it taxable for years and love it.
Here's the Top 25 Holdings from m*:
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Yeppers, there are a lot of sweet spots right now including silver. I'm riding SLV, SIL and SLW and FVI.
I'm looking at small cap canada and australia - CNDA and KROO. Pure play countries with a pot full of natural resources.
peace,
rono
Howdy,
Suck it up, youngsters. If this old geezer can adjust, so can you. The new format is more powerful and flexible and it'll be fine.
Give it a chance,
rono
Howdy,
Most of your better families have a Strategic Income fund - we use Price and Vanguard for wifey's stuff. Bob mentioned Loomis and you cannot ignore Pimco Total Return even if it's managed.
peace,
rono
