Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Don McDonald
Funds or Ladders?
31 minutes Posted Mar 2, 2026 at 5:16 pm.
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This episode dives into the surprisingly emotional world of fixed income investing, exploring whether traditional bond funds like BND still make sense or if newer laddered bond ETFs offer a psychological edge by returning principal at a set maturity date. Don and Tom unpack how these ETFs compare to CD ladders, why capital gains should never be expected from bonds, and how investor psychology often drives the preference for “certainty.” They also congratulate Dimensional Fund Advisors on reac...