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The Best Bond Funds
Not all mutual funds are created equal. This list is designed to illustrate how I evaluate bond funds, so you can find the bond funds that fit your own investment strategy.
You can use this list as a starting point for your research. This list is designed to show you how I evaluate bond funds, so you can learn how to find the best bond funds using your own investment strategy.
Make sure to choose investments that fit into your investment plan, and always read a fund's investment prospectus before investing.
Here are some of the best bond funds I have found using my own investment strategy.
USSTX - USAA Tax Exempt Short-Term Fund
So, how can conservative investors find a reasonable investment with a strong yield?
One great alternative to bank CD's and money markets is the USAA Tax Exempt Short-Term mutual fund. Most investors use this type of fund as a tax-free alternative to a CD or savings account, and so far investors in this fund have not been disappointed.
Learn more about USSTX - USAA Tax Exempt Short-Term Fund
SDIFX - Dreyfus/Standish International Fixed Income Fund
If you're looking for a global bond fund that can do the work for you, SDIFX may be it.
The Dreyfus/Standish International Fixed Income fund has the flexibility to invest in bonds of any country around the globe, and in any currency. That much flexibility allows the managers to look for the best bond bargains around the world. So far, that strategy has given the fund and investors a record of success.
SDIFX - Dreyfus/Standish International Fixed Income Fund
VFIIX - Vanguard GNMA Fund
Vanguard GNMA invests in government-backed mortgage securities, which are very high-quality mortgage bonds. Many government bond funds can boast great returns, but few have delivered great returns while keeping risks and expenses low.
VFIIX aims to deliver great returns by keeping investment costs very low, and it absolutely succeeds.
Learn more about VFIIX - Vanguard GNMA Fund
Caveat: Do NOT take these selections as a personal recommendation from me. You should take your money seriously.
These funds may or may not be appropriate for you, so it's up to you to decide.
Always read the fund's investment prospectus. You may also want to speak with your financial advisor before investing.
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