These monetary stimulus policies have pushed intermediate- to long-term interest rates lower than they would be otherwise.

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Osterweis Strategic Income has more credit risk but lower interest-rate risk (due to shorter average duration) than some intermediate-term bond funds.

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For believers in Netflix, those looking to pick up shares and hold them over the intermediate term, for example, the potential for lower prices in the stock over the next few days is a good reason to remain sidelined for now.

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