Municipal Bond Forum
Balance in municipal bonds
Q
Is it wise to put all your money in municipal bonds? It’s tempting because they’re tax-free. The money markets are paying around 1% and are taxable. Should one have some balance in their investment program?
A
James A. Klotz responds:
Your investment portfolio should only contain securities with which you are comfortable.
Holding municipal bonds exclusively does not necessarily connote “all your eggs in one basket,” as the $3.8 trillion municipal bond market allows for ample diversification.
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