i love how TLT moves up sneakingly and steadly with all this turmoil.
helps me sleep at night...
LOVING TLT
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buddtholomew
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Agreed, but don't get married to the investment. If the time comes to rebalance, rebalance.
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TLT can bite. IEF not as volatile.
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EDV is the one with the bite.ochotona wrote: TLT can bite. IEF not as volatile.
TLT just nibbles.
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IEF is variable portfolio material only.ochotona wrote: TLT can bite. IEF not as volatile.
I'm not against it. I bought some for my wife. But, she doesn't run a permanent portfolio.
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MediumTex wrote:EDV is the one with the bite.ochotona wrote: TLT can bite. IEF not as volatile.
TLT just nibbles.
MT whats the difference betweend TLT and EDV?
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EDV comprises zero-coupon LTTs. I think the maturity is also a bit longer that TLT. That all adds up to more volatility.
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A relative bought some EDV and was not happy immediately after January 30 2015.
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buddtholomew
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Ocho, I wouldn't hold any of the PP assets in isolation, including LTT's.
Also, as part of a 4x25PP allocation, 50% LTT's and 50% STT's/Cash (barbell) reduces FI duration to approximately 8 years.
IEF duration is 7.3 years, so not really too far off.
I prefer holding the barbell over the bullet as I like holding a lot of cash.
Also, as part of a 4x25PP allocation, 50% LTT's and 50% STT's/Cash (barbell) reduces FI duration to approximately 8 years.
IEF duration is 7.3 years, so not really too far off.
I prefer holding the barbell over the bullet as I like holding a lot of cash.
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Kriegsspiel
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Agree like a motherfucker.buddtholomew wrote: Ocho, I wouldn't hold any of the PP assets in isolation, including LTT's.
Also, as part of a 4x25PP allocation, 50% LTT's and 50% STT's/Cash (barbell) reduces FI duration to approximately 8 years.
IEF duration is 7.3 years, so not really too far off.
I prefer holding the barbell over the bullet as I like holding a lot of cash.
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