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Old 05-06-2008, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jIM_Ohio View Post
RPSIX is a 15-85 mutual fund which could beat 4.75% after taxes (7%, taxed at 25% is still 5.25%). This fund keeps money in cash (not all of it, but some)

PRPFX is a 30-5-16-16-16-16 mutual fund which has little tax distributions and has historically returned more than 7% per year as well before taxes. This fund also keeps some money in cash.

Both funds could have share prices swings >1% each day (not often, but does happen), so tread lightly if you do not like moderate short term risk. week over week and month over month these funds are SOLID.
At the first look, the 2nd fund looks better. Per M*, the first choise doesn't beat 4.75% (except the 5-year time frame) and has more tax exposure: T. Rowe Price Spectrum Income Report (RPSIX) | Tax Analysis

Sure, past results don't guarantee the future.
Overall, they seem to be good choices to explore and from a good fund family.

BTW, could you clarify for me "PRPFX is a 30-5-16-16-16-16" allocations because at a quick look I didn't see them on M*? Thanks
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