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The Big Screen: Born to Bore
Like the wallflower who takes off her glasses and emerges as the belle of the ball, balanced funds are looking pretty good these days.
These funds are basically born to bore. They hold both stocks and bonds, providing access to the stock market's growth potential with the bonds' steady interest payments for current income and stability in rough markets. It's not exciting, but for many investors it might be just what the doctor ordered -- if you're looking for lower-risk access to stocks, are buying your first fund, or are an aggressive short-term investor who wants to reduce risk. ...
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