May 24, 2014
As your retirement date nears, you likely feel the conflict between needing to grow your portfolio, so that it will sustain you for potentially 30+ years, and the simultaneous need to protect your portfolio from catastrophic losses. Mutual fund managers have to favor either growth or principal preservation as they employ one of two strategies: “To” or “Through.”
Follow the link to read about the two strategies and consider which aligns with your investment priorities.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303409004579563901553619502