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by Lil 'Edgy
Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:53 am
Forum: Bonds
Topic: TREASURY DIRECT
Replies: 2
Views: 3747

Re: TREASURY DIRECT

Thanks....I found out I can do that....sell funds and put proceeds into a brokerage account....Then buy the Treasuries Direct.
by Lil 'Edgy
Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:08 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: VUSTX vs FLBIX vs TLT vs BTTRX vs EDV vs TreasuryDirect vs Fidelity
Replies: 7
Views: 8081

Re: VUSTX vs FLBIX vs TLT vs BTTRX vs EDV vs TreasuryDirect vs Fidelity

I like owning the bonds directly because it eliminates all manager risk. Also once you own them there is no annual expense ratio. Finally, I know in a crisis I can rely on the bonds to do what they need to do and not be subject to underneath fund risks that could always show up. Since I hold the bo...
by Lil 'Edgy
Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: TREASURY DIRECT
Replies: 2
Views: 3747

TREASURY DIRECT

Hello, due to Vanguard not having an ETF that approximates 30 year Treauries, is there a way to remove monies in an IRA and purchase Treasury Direct Treasury without incurring tax or penalty implications? I'm under 59 and 1/2. I don't think I can purchase Treasury Direct from or through my regular V...