THIS WEEK:

• Will a bond funds size crimp its performance? (1:02)
• Myth or Reality? Last year's market meltdown was a rarity (25:33)
• The bloom is off the rose at American Funds (30:01)
  
• Paul's Outrage: When high costs add huge risk (49:03)
  
• Our guest this week is financial advisor Mark Metcalf of Merriman (7:37)

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The world’s largest bond fund is Pimco Total Return, led by its rock star manager Bill Gross.  But as the gigantic fund nears $200 billion dollars in assets, some are asking: Will the size of the fund hurt its performance?  Here’s what we believe…

Is it a Myth or Reality?  Last year’s market meltdown was a rarity.

While Vanguard and Fidelity have regained assets this year, rival American Funds continues to lag.  Is the bloom off the rose at American Funds?  Maybe, and here are the reasons why…

Plus, Paul’s Outrage:  When high costs add huge risk.

Our guest is financial advisor Mark Metcalf of Merriman.