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TRX Reddit user asks how to lock in a 5% Fed bond rate for six months
A Reddit user on r/investing asks whether buying an individual bond and holding it to maturity locks in the rate, noting that funds like FXNAX and FTBFX show volatility and negative returns, and asks whether to buy individual securities via Fidelity or Vanguard or get a CD instead.
Why “Rumor”
- Only community or trader posts: r/investing
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What the sources claim
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The poster says buying a fund does not lock in the rate, citing FXNAX and FTBFX as examples of volatility and negative returns.
“Buying a fund does not do that, look at look at FXNAX and FTBFX for instance, lots of volatility and negative returns.”
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The poster asks whether buying an individual bond and holding it to maturity ensures the rate.
“Does buying a individual bond and holding it to maturity ensure the rate?”
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The poster asks whether individual securities like that can be bought with Fidelity or Vanguard.
“Is there a way to buy individual securities like that with Fidelity or Vanguard?”
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The poster says they are looking to park a fairly substantial amount for about six months.
“I am looking to park a fairly substantial amount for ~6 months.”
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The poster asks whether they should just get a CD instead.
“Should I just get a CD instead?”
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