Not All Target Date Funds are Created Equal
Conservative is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to target date funds. Very generally, target date funds are mutual fund offerings that automatically shift asset allocations to a more conservative profile as the fund owner approaches retirement age. In other words, a "2015" fund may be purchased by someone intending to retire on or around 2015. This 2015 fund will likely move towards a higher bond and lower equity allocation as 2015 approaches. It turns out that target date funds can be...
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