Why Do People BASH Target Date Funds?
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 Published On Apr 1, 2024

Target date funds, also known as age based funds, lifecycle funds or dynamic-risk funds, get their name from the regular investment rebalancing that occurs as the investor gets closer and closer to retirement. Target date funds are a main staple of the retirement community with over 60 million people participating in these investment vehicles. So why is it that there are reports, articles and videos out there that suggest these are far from perfect investments? This video will discuss the key reasons.

It also discusses why many/most people should still consider age based funds despite their limitations.

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