Bonds vs. Bond ETFs
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Larry MacDonald submits:
I have been wrestling with the question of whether it is better for the retail investor to buy bonds directly or bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs). At this stage, I’m leaning toward bond ETFs as the best way to go for long-term horizons (e.g. retirement funds). Let me throw out some thoughts why. If anyone sees any flaws, let me know before I plunk some money down.
