PPIPX yields 6.73% · MRK yields 3.25%● Live data
📍 PPIPX pulled ahead of the other in Year 1
Combined, PPIPX + MRK cover 0 of 12 months — good coverage
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The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with a primary emphasis on income and a secondary emphasis on capital growth. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio typically consisting of approximately 40% stocks; 55% bonds, money market securities, and cash reserves; and 5% alternative investments, including through hedge funds. Under normal conditions, its allocation to the broad asset classes will be within the following ranges: stocks (30-50%), bonds, money markets securities, and cash reserves (45-65%), and alternative investments (0-10%).
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