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AlCalavicci posted...

Because you'd be afraid you would need the money you put in/want to be able to use it for smarter investments?

Because the bonds can't lose money, right?

Depends if the rate of inflation is greater than the rate of the interest in bonds. While it's mathematically impossible for the physical number to go down, you can "lose" money because the interest can't outpace inflation.

Of course even if it doesn't outpace inflation it's better than cash. I just think buying more securities is a better option given the current bear market.