How Do You Diversify?

Al Korelin, host of The Korelin Economics Report, talks with Frank Holmes recently about the concept of diversification and its importance during such volatile times in the market. Frank agrees that with the commodity space and natural resource stocks getting beaten up, this should be a reminder to investors not to have all their eggs in one basket – hence, portfolio diversity.

Frank makes a case for short-term municipal bonds as a way to diversify, specifically noting his Near-Term Tax Free Fund (NEARX), and also says that when it comes to gold, a 10-percent weighting in your portfolio is his recommendation – rebalancing annually of course.

Listen to Segment 3 of the show to hear what else falls under the realm of diversification according to Frank.

To learn more about the Near-Term Tax Free Fund straight from portfolio manager John Derrick, watch this introductory video.

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Bond funds are subject to interest-rate risk; their value declines as interest rates rise. Though the Near-Term Tax Free fund seeks minimal fluctuation in share price, it is subject to the risk that a decline in the credit quality of one or more portfolio holdings could cause the fund’s share price to decline. The fund also is subject to interest-rate risk; its value declines as interest rates rise. Tax-exempt income is federal income tax free. A portion of this income may be subject to state and local income taxes, and if applicable, may subject certain investors to the Alternative Minimum Tax as well. The Near-Term Tax Free Fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in securities that pay taxable interest. Income or fund distributions attributable to capital gains are usually subject to both state and federal income taxes. The Near-Term Tax Free Fund may be exposed to risks related to a concentration of investments in a particular state or geographic area. These investments present risks resulting from changes in economic conditions of the region or issuer.

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Diversification does not protect an investor from market risks and does not assure a profit.