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To: Lars who wrote (6569)	7/4/1999 12:15:00 PM
From: Carl R.	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 15132

The biggest problem with a junk bond fund is the volatility coming from the interest rate risk. Though I've never tracked junk bond funds, if the fed raises interest rates and the economy starts slowing down, I presume that these funds get whacked from both a company risk standpoint and from an interest rate standpoint. Therefore I think I will probably end up following an earlier suggestion and look for a fund with an average maturity of 1-2 years, and I would probably stick to either government bonds or high grade corporate bonds. I will look at the Vanguard funds. Thanks for the suggestion, Carl