http://amateurassetallocator.com/2009/12/12/my-401k-rollover-request-was-rejected/ Amateur Asset Allocator Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:04:25 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://amateurassetallocator.com/2009/12/12/my-401k-rollover-request-was-rejected/comment-page-1/#comment-8616 REIT Mutual Funds Are Popular For A Reason - Amateur Asset Allocator Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:01:38 +0000 http://amateurassetallocator.com/?p=3041#comment-8616 [...] Another important factor to consider when investing in REITS is the liquidity factor.  Real estate tends to be very illiquid, especially during times of recession, which can significantly impact the value of commercial real estate properties. During the past several years, the real estate market has been severely damaged by value depreciation, over supply and numerous foreclosures that have devastated the economy.  The funds that purchase REITS are usually open ended which means that all shareholders are able to immediately liquidate their holdings at the net asset value of their particular fund. However, it is important to note that redemptions can be refused under certain circumstances, which I recently discovered when a 401k rollover request was rejected. [...] [...] Another important factor to consider when investing in REITS is the liquidity factor.  Real estate tends to be very illiquid, especially during times of recession, which can significantly impact the value of commercial real estate properties. During the past several years, the real estate market has been severely damaged by value depreciation, over supply and numerous foreclosures that have devastated the economy.  The funds that purchase REITS are usually open ended which means that all shareholders are able to immediately liquidate their holdings at the net asset value of their particular fund. However, it is important to note that redemptions can be refused under certain circumstances, which I recently discovered when a 401k rollover request was rejected. [...]

]]> http://amateurassetallocator.com/2009/12/12/my-401k-rollover-request-was-rejected/comment-page-1/#comment-6359 Patrick Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:57:15 +0000 http://amateurassetallocator.com/?p=3041#comment-6359 Ouch! I've heard of a few other people running into similar issues lately. I have all my 401k investments in index funds for the time being. I'll be sure to double check all my investments to make sure they are all fairly liquid. Ouch! I’ve heard of a few other people running into similar issues lately. I have all my 401k investments in index funds for the time being. I’ll be sure to double check all my investments to make sure they are all fairly liquid.

]]> http://amateurassetallocator.com/2009/12/12/my-401k-rollover-request-was-rejected/comment-page-1/#comment-6352 Randy Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:31:04 +0000 http://amateurassetallocator.com/?p=3041#comment-6352 Yet another reason why 401k's and mutual fund companies are pure garbage. Yet another reason why 401k’s and mutual fund companies are pure garbage.

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