Balanced equity and bond funds are generally of lower risk than funds investing only in equities.Leveraged funds generally outperform unleveraged funds.NTSX is a leveraged balanced fund, a combination that seems to offer investors higher returns with a lower …

DEEP DIVE The Federal Reserve is now buying junk bonds, and analysts at Jefferies argue that presents an opportunity for investors to load up on shares of leveraged companies that are out of favor. The Fed expanded its Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility on April 9.

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