Here's a statement of the obvious: The opinions expressed here are those of the participants, not those of the Mutual Fund Observer. We cannot vouch for the accuracy or appropriateness of any of it, though we do encourage civility and good humor.
Cathy,
I no longer believe the old addage, "when stocks go down, bonds go up etc".
I especially felt it in the 2008 meltdown. My bond funds tanked just as bad as my equity funds. Fortunately for me, all of my bond funds have return and gained. My e…