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A HERETIC I AM

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18. Both the Class "A" and "C" shares of the fund you mention have a $1,000 minimum purchase

Sat Mar 25, 2017, 12:58 AM

Mar 2017

http://financials.morningstar.com/fund/purchase-info.html?t=SADAX

However, you are wrong to suggest that "so many have a $10,000 minimum" as that does not apply to IRA's in most cases, nor does it apply to all share classes. What it most often does apply to is the likes of the Fidelity's and Vanguards of the mutual fund universe (ie: No-Load funds). You have to pay a lot to get into the fund and if you want any guidance, you'll have to pay extra or meet a balance minimum.

There are dozens of bond and blended funds that, when bought inside an IRA can have minimums as low as a $250 initial purchase, and even $50 is not uncommon.

And FWIW, SADAX has averaged only 1.18% per year for the last 10 years. Not exactly stellar performance. You would be better off with a CD. At least you wouldn't have the 0.70% expense ratio.

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Advice? I sold my mutual fund. What to do with the $ now? [View all] Lisa0825 Mar 2017 OP

Yikes, So difficult to give a correct answer. There is none. pangaia Mar 2017 #1

Thanks! yeah, I am looking for SAFE right now, to wait this out. Lisa0825 Mar 2017 #3

put it into a high-yield savings account ginnyinWI Mar 2017 #2

Thank you! I will look up Syncrony! Lisa0825 Mar 2017 #4

ALWAYS CONSIDER THE RATE OF INFLATION bresue May 2017 #19

You will also pay tax on gains. BSdetect Jun 2017 #20

The OP's account was an IRA, so taxation of capital gains, dividends and interest isn't an issue. A HERETIC I AM Jun 2017 #21

Index funds with low fees seem to be the way to go. Nitram Mar 2017 #5

Here's the one I am looking at now: Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Lisa0825 Mar 2017 #6

All our mutual fund investments are with Vanguard. they are reliable. Nitram Mar 2017 #7

Personally, I would avoid bond funds right now..... lastlib Mar 2017 #12

What would be your suggestion for something safe to put it in? Lisa0825 Mar 2017 #13

Not a lot of really likeable options in the current environment, I'm afraid... lastlib Mar 2017 #16

Thanks for the suggestions! Lisa0825 Mar 2017 #17

Both the Class "A" and "C" shares of the fund you mention have a $1,000 minimum purchase A HERETIC I AM Mar 2017 #18

If you are looking to buy a house in two years, PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2017 #8

That particular account is a rollover IRA from a previous job's retirement. Lisa0825 Mar 2017 #9

Yes, that's right. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2017 #10

Great advice, thank you! Lisa0825 Mar 2017 #11

You have numerous choices. A HERETIC I AM Mar 2017 #14

Thank you for the input! Lisa0825 Mar 2017 #15