Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
All of PRIMECAP's funds (three in the Vanguard family, three under their own "Odyssey" label) are indeed actively managed. As you've no doubt noticed this is a heavily pro-indexing forum. I'm in indexed funds for the vast majority of my portfolio, but I do make an exception for PRIMECAP (POAGX, the fund you mentioned; and Vanguard PRIMECAP Core). Past performance is of course no guarantee for the future, but PRIMECAP has a lot of things going for their funds (low turnover, relatively low costs, although a bit higher in the Odyssey funds than in Vanguard). They have a rigorous team approach to investing rather than one star manager; they have largely shunned publicity; and they are based not out of Wall Street but Southern California. In other words, they do things a bit differently. Some on this forum would say the track record is mostly luck. I disagree, given the length and consistency of that track record. PRIMECAP is arguably one of the few exceptions that prove the rule about index investing. To sum up, I'm a fan. If you have access to this otherwise closed fund through your 401K and it fits with your asset allocation, you could do way, way worse than put 10% into POAGX.
(BTW the correct comparison for POAGX is mid-cap growth funds, not the S&P 500. But in that company POAGX does very well, too.)
(BTW the correct comparison for POAGX is mid-cap growth funds, not the S&P 500. But in that company POAGX does very well, too.)
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Also - nothing wrong with the Target Retirement fund, but why not use the lower-cost stock and bond funds in its place? The point of a target retirement fund is set-it-and-forget-It simplicity for the entire portfolio. So if you’re going to tweak your allocation by adding other index funds, you might as well just do those funds in place of target retirement. Sure you'd have to rebalance manually, but it's easier to see your AA and rebalance as needed if you don't have to account for a balanced fund with a (slowly) changing AA.
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
Is POAGX "open" for new investors in your plan?uberme wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:12 pm Hello everyone
Frequent reader finally posting a question; thank you everyone for so much awesome information and guidance!!
My 401K contains multiple funds, through research I've selected what I consider the best options, with a 70/30 AA (early 30's):
The Target fund has too high of an international allocation for me thus the S&P allocation.
- 20%, Fidelity® U.S. Bond Index Fund - Premium Class, FSITX, 0.045%
- 10%, Fidelity® 500 Index Fund - Premium Class, FUSVX, 0.035%
- 70%, Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund Investor Shares, VFIFX, 0.15%
PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive (POAGX) is available. From reading other posts here their funds are popular, even those they appear to be actively managed. I understand past performance may not repeat, it is impressive never the less how it has outpaced the S&P return wise. The question is I'm debating if I should place 10% instead into POAGX vs S&P500? Or decrease my Target fund and place some towards POAGX? Any input or suggestions are welcome. Thank you!
Annualized returns
- PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund, POAGX, 0.64%
POAGX
YTD: 11.23%, 1 Year: 36.84%, 3 Year: 18.01%, 5 Year: 22.07%, 10 Year: 17.82%
S&P 500
YTD: 1.77%, 1 Year: 13.95%, 3 Year: 10.74%, 5 Year: 13.26%, 10 Year: 9.46%
I thought it was closed to new investors, but perhaps there could be exceptions.
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
One consideration, for long term just-in-case planning, is that down the road, if you ever decide to roll your 401k into a Vanguard IRA and the Primecap Odyssey funds are closed to new investors at that time, since you already own it in a retirement account (your 401k) Vanguard will let you roll your Odyssey over into a new Vanguard IRA. Vanguard would not allow me to get into Primecap, which is closed to new investors, by rolling over my 401k into an IRA unless I already owned Primecap in my 401k.uberme wrote: ↑PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive (POAGX) is available. From reading other posts here their funds are popular, even those they appear to be actively managed. I understand past performance may not repeat, it is impressive never the less how it has outpaced the S&P return wise. The question is I'm debating if I should place 10% instead into POAGX vs S&P500?
Probably such long term just-in-case planning would be frowned upon by many financial types here, but sometimes we like to keep our options open
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Somewhat related to Miriam2’s point: Vanguard will not let you invest in their own closed funds e.g. Vanguard PRIMECAP (unless you have Flagship), even if you have that same fund in another account with them. So if you already have VG PRIMECAP in your tIRA, you can buy more of that fund (with limits) in the tIRA but not in Roth IRA or taxable. But the Odyssey funds consider you to be an existing investor if you have that fund in ANY type of account. So, because I already held POAGX in a taxable account directly with Odyssey Funds, I was able purchase shares of POAGX in a Roth IRA held with Vanguard. Had to do this over the phone and show Vanguard my Odyssey statements but was pretty easy. (I actually did this to with the aim of effectively “moving” POAGX from taxable to Roth, given its sometimes significant CG distributions.) I would think the same applies if you hold POAGX in a 401k and want to buy shares in say a Roth IRA. Sorry if that’s a bit confusing but hope it may be helpful.
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Interesting, thank you.02nz wrote: ↑Somewhat related to Miriam2’s point: Vanguard will not let you invest in their own closed funds e.g. Vanguard PRIMECAP (unless you have Flagship), even if you have that same fund in another account with them. So if you already have VG PRIMECAP in your tIRA, you can buy more of that fund (with limits) in the tIRA but not in Roth IRA or taxable. But the Odyssey funds consider you to be an existing investor if you have that fund in ANY type of account. So, because I already held POAGX in a taxable account directly with Odyssey Funds, I was able purchase shares of POAGX in a Roth IRA held with Vanguard. Had to do this over the phone and show Vanguard my Odyssey statements but was pretty easy. (I actually did this to with the aim of effectively “moving” POAGX from taxable to Roth, given its sometimes significant CG distributions.) I would think the same applies if you hold POAGX in a 401k and want to buy shares in say a Roth IRA. Sorry if that’s a bit confusing but hope it may be helpful.
Does Vanguard still charge you $20 each time you buy shares of Odyssey funds?
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Yes they do. It’s the price I pay for having my Roth IRA all in one place. Not too big a deal since I plan to add to it just once a year. Apparently Schwab charges something like $76 per purchase (since it’s not one of their no transaction fee funds), so $20 seems like a bargain!
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My employer plan recently added POAGX and I put some play money in there as the index funds in my plan actually have just as high expense ratios. I worry that it is concentrated in its top holding, Nektar Therapeutic (8%), but certainly can't complain. I think it is up about 10% this year while the market has been flat.
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I think that concentration is largely because of how much NKTR has gone up recently. The holding was closer to 4% before (if I’m remembering right), and the managers have recently sold part of the NKTR position (rebalancing!).aristotelian wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:26 pm My employer plan recently added POAGX and I put some play money in there as the index funds in my plan actually have just as high expense ratios. I worry that it is concentrated in its top holding, Nektar Therapeutic (8%), but certainly can't complain. I think it is up about 10% this year while the market has been flat.
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Hmmm. I didn't know that Odyssey Funds will let you purchase more in a different account if you already own that fund in one account.02nz wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:13 pm Somewhat related to Miriam2’s point: Vanguard will not let you invest in their own closed funds e.g. Vanguard PRIMECAP (unless you have Flagship), even if you have that same fund in another account with them. So if you already have VG PRIMECAP in your tIRA, you can buy more of that fund (with limits) in the tIRA but not in Roth IRA or taxable. But the Odyssey funds consider you to be an existing investor if you have that fund in ANY type of account. So, because I already held POAGX in a taxable account directly with Odyssey Funds, I was able purchase shares of POAGX in a Roth IRA held with Vanguard. Had to do this over the phone and show Vanguard my Odyssey statements but was pretty easy. (I actually did this to with the aim of effectively “moving” POAGX from taxable to Roth, given its sometimes significant CG distributions.) I would think the same applies if you hold POAGX in a 401k and want to buy shares in say a Roth IRA. Sorry if that’s a bit confusing but hope it may be helpful.
Did you have to contact Odyssey to contact [Vanguard/Fidelity/Schwab/etc.] or could the vendor handle it and confirm the other holding with Odyssey?
Thanks for the info!
I had just been regretting not buying more (while POAGX was open) in an IRA, because 403b holdings cannot be transferred "in kind", the way IRA holdings can be.
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
I've owned PRIMECAP Core for about 18 years. Very happy I do. As stated before, they are a great management Team, not just one star manager.. They must be doing something right because they've been doing it right for a very long time. If I had the opportunity to get into one of their funds, I would take it. At just 10% of your allocation, I would say it's a "flyer" worth taking.
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I just called Vanguard (where I already held the Roth IRA but didn’t have any shares of POAGX) and told them that Odyssey said I could invest in a new account because I already had shares in another account (taxable, held directly w Odyssey). Odyssey explicitly states so in their prospectus (http://hosted.rightprospectus.com/docum ... pectus.pdf, see page 27). VG processed the order and it went through no problem. Out of curiosity I asked Schwab if they could do the same, answer was no, you have to already hold that closed fund at Schwab. If in doubt re: 403b, i suggest calling Odyssey directly to confirm the policy. They have very helpful phone agents - better than VG.ResearchMed wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:40 pmHmmm. I didn't know that Odyssey Funds will let you purchase more in a different account if you already own that fund in one account.02nz wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:13 pm Somewhat related to Miriam2’s point: Vanguard will not let you invest in their own closed funds e.g. Vanguard PRIMECAP (unless you have Flagship), even if you have that same fund in another account with them. So if you already have VG PRIMECAP in your tIRA, you can buy more of that fund (with limits) in the tIRA but not in Roth IRA or taxable. But the Odyssey funds consider you to be an existing investor if you have that fund in ANY type of account. So, because I already held POAGX in a taxable account directly with Odyssey Funds, I was able purchase shares of POAGX in a Roth IRA held with Vanguard. Had to do this over the phone and show Vanguard my Odyssey statements but was pretty easy. (I actually did this to with the aim of effectively “moving” POAGX from taxable to Roth, given its sometimes significant CG distributions.) I would think the same applies if you hold POAGX in a 401k and want to buy shares in say a Roth IRA. Sorry if that’s a bit confusing but hope it may be helpful.
Did you have to contact Odyssey to contact [Vanguard/Fidelity/Schwab/etc.] or could the vendor handle it and confirm the other holding with Odyssey?
Thanks for the info!
I had just been regretting not buying more (while POAGX was open) in an IRA, because 403b holdings cannot be transferred "in kind", the way IRA holdings can be.
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Thanks!02nz wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:57 pmI just called Vanguard (where I already held the Roth IRA but didn’t have any shares of POAGX) and told them that Odyssey said I could invest in a new account because I already had shares in another account (taxable, held directly w Odyssey). Odyssey explicitly states so in their prospectus (http://hosted.rightprospectus.com/docum ... pectus.pdf, see page 27). VG processed the order and it went through no problem. Out of curiosity I asked Schwab if they could do the same, answer was no, you have to already hold that closed fund at Schwab. If in doubt re: 403b, i suggest calling Odyssey directly to confirm the policy. They have very helpful phone agents - better than VG.ResearchMed wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:40 pmHmmm. I didn't know that Odyssey Funds will let you purchase more in a different account if you already own that fund in one account.02nz wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:13 pm Somewhat related to Miriam2’s point: Vanguard will not let you invest in their own closed funds e.g. Vanguard PRIMECAP (unless you have Flagship), even if you have that same fund in another account with them. So if you already have VG PRIMECAP in your tIRA, you can buy more of that fund (with limits) in the tIRA but not in Roth IRA or taxable. But the Odyssey funds consider you to be an existing investor if you have that fund in ANY type of account. So, because I already held POAGX in a taxable account directly with Odyssey Funds, I was able purchase shares of POAGX in a Roth IRA held with Vanguard. Had to do this over the phone and show Vanguard my Odyssey statements but was pretty easy. (I actually did this to with the aim of effectively “moving” POAGX from taxable to Roth, given its sometimes significant CG distributions.) I would think the same applies if you hold POAGX in a 401k and want to buy shares in say a Roth IRA. Sorry if that’s a bit confusing but hope it may be helpful.
Did you have to contact Odyssey to contact [Vanguard/Fidelity/Schwab/etc.] or could the vendor handle it and confirm the other holding with Odyssey?
Thanks for the info!
I had just been regretting not buying more (while POAGX was open) in an IRA, because 403b holdings cannot be transferred "in kind", the way IRA holdings can be.
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Yup, I was going to call Odyssey first, rather than try telling Vanguard, "Well, I read on the internet..."
Interesting about Schwab.
Usually they are the easiest.
Well, once I've got it in an IRA at Vanguard, I can later transfer in kind to Schwab...
I usually try to get something about to close (assuming we want or already have it) into both 403b AND IRA, even if just a trivial amount as a placeholder. Guess I messed up with this one, and it's one of the best!
Thanks again. I had no idea about this.
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
I'm glad thus question was brought up because I have a similar one:
Does anyone have any thoughts on PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX)? ER (.67). This is one of remaining funds I have yet to liquidate from transferring my IRA from EDJ to Vanguard. I haven't liquidated this one yet because it looks pretty solid.
What is the difference between this fund and POAGX (the one being discussed here)?
Does anyone have any thoughts on PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX)? ER (.67). This is one of remaining funds I have yet to liquidate from transferring my IRA from EDJ to Vanguard. I haven't liquidated this one yet because it looks pretty solid.
What is the difference between this fund and POAGX (the one being discussed here)?
Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
El Greco wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:48 pm I've owned PRIMECAP Core for about 18 years. Very happy I do. As stated before, they are a great management Team, not just one star manager.. They must be doing something right because they've been doing it right for a very long time. If I had the opportunity to get into one of their funds, I would take it. At just 10% of your allocation, I would say it's a "flyer" worth taking.
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That's what I suspected. Do you have a link by any chance stating their rebalancing policy or recent sale of NKTR? I am still seeing it at 8% on Morningstar.
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POSKX is a VERY close match for VG PRIMECAP Core, which is closed unless you have Flagship. Both are good funds but in a different category (large-cap blend) from POAGX (mid-cap growth).HAWK23 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:09 am I'm glad thus question was brought up because I have a similar one:
Does anyone have any thoughts on PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX)? ER (.67). This is one of remaining funds I have yet to liquidate from transferring my IRA from EDJ to Vanguard. I haven't liquidated this one yet because it looks pretty solid.
What is the difference between this fund and POAGX (the one being discussed here)?
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According to Morningstar POAGX sold 356,400 shares (out of 13 million) of NKTR - admittedly a very small portion. As of Oct 31 last year NKTR was about 3.7% of the portfolio - it's had a massive runup since then.aristotelian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:45 amThat's what I suspected. Do you have a link by any chance stating their rebalancing policy or recent sale of NKTR? I am still seeing it at 8% on Morningstar.
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Well, the company reported good results on a potential cancer drug, then it received a $3.8 billion investment by a large cap pharma - Bristol Myers Squibb, when that news broke the stock really rocketed up. Not bad for a company that was trading in the low 20's before the release of their phase 1 trials. But, investing in biotech is high risk/reward so one must be cognizant that failures will be dealt with severely by the marketplace.02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:57 amAccording to Morningstar POAGX sold 356,400 shares (out of 13 million) of NKTR - admittedly a very small portion. As of Oct 31 last year NKTR was about 3.7% of the portfolio - it's had a massive runup since then.aristotelian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:45 amThat's what I suspected. Do you have a link by any chance stating their rebalancing policy or recent sale of NKTR? I am still seeing it at 8% on Morningstar.
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Awesome responses as always! Thanks everyone! I adjusted my AA to put some towards POAGX
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02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:42 amPOSKX is a VERY close match for VG PRIMECAP Core, which is closed unless you have Flagship. Both are good funds but in a different category (large-cap blend) from POAGX (mid-cap growth).HAWK23 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:09 am I'm glad thus question was brought up because I have a similar one:
Does anyone have any thoughts on PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX)? ER (.67). This is one of remaining funds I have yet to liquidate from transferring my IRA from EDJ to Vanguard. I haven't liquidated this one yet because it looks pretty solid.
What is the difference between this fund and POAGX (the one being discussed here)?
Thank you. I actually had the same question.
Any thoughts on which one to pick if adding to a three fund portfolio?
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02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:42 amPOSKX is a VERY close match for VG PRIMECAP Core, which is closed unless you have Flagship. Both are good funds but in a different category (large-cap blend) from POAGX (mid-cap growth).HAWK23 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:09 am I'm glad thus question was brought up because I have a similar one:
Does anyone have any thoughts on PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX)? ER (.67). This is one of remaining funds I have yet to liquidate from transferring my IRA from EDJ to Vanguard. I haven't liquidated this one yet because it looks pretty solid.
What is the difference between this fund and POAGX (the one being discussed here)?
It looks like my Vanguard ROTH has POSKX available for $2000 minimums. Are there additional fees associated with this because it's not a Vanguard fund? Are there other Odyssey/PRIMECAP funds still available to the run-of-the-mill VG Roth owner?
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POAGX has been very "good" in the past.Deighve wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:23 pm02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:42 amPOSKX is a VERY close match for VG PRIMECAP Core, which is closed unless you have Flagship. Both are good funds but in a different category (large-cap blend) from POAGX (mid-cap growth).HAWK23 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:09 am I'm glad thus question was brought up because I have a similar one:
Does anyone have any thoughts on PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX)? ER (.67). This is one of remaining funds I have yet to liquidate from transferring my IRA from EDJ to Vanguard. I haven't liquidated this one yet because it looks pretty solid.
What is the difference between this fund and POAGX (the one being discussed here)?
Thank you. I actually had the same question.
Any thoughts on which one to pick if adding to a three fund portfolio?
But keep in mind that might not continue (no such guarantees, alas!).
Also, there have definitely been times of "lesser" performance, so it's something to monitor and probably plan to hold very long term.
(Always a very tricky concern if results start to lag... is this the 'end of a good luck run' or is it just a time when their active management didn't work quite so well, and it's likely to pick up again...)
ETA: For any 'closed' fund that we "get out of", we usually leave a small foothold, in case we change our minds.
Ditto if a fund we've been eyeing has announced a closure... get just a tiny amount.
(Rarely, funds close without any prior notice.)
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I’d go with POAGX (if you access to it) if adding to a three fund portfolio. It gives you more exposure to small and mid-caps which don’t make up much of the total stock market. If you have access to VPCCX (e g Flagship) it’s preferable to the very similar POSKX as its ER is lower.Deighve wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:23 pm02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:42 amPOSKX is a VERY close match for VG PRIMECAP Core, which is closed unless you have Flagship. Both are good funds but in a different category (large-cap blend) from POAGX (mid-cap growth).HAWK23 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:09 am I'm glad thus question was brought up because I have a similar one:
Does anyone have any thoughts on PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX)? ER (.67). This is one of remaining funds I have yet to liquidate from transferring my IRA from EDJ to Vanguard. I haven't liquidated this one yet because it looks pretty solid.
What is the difference between this fund and POAGX (the one being discussed here)?
Thank you. I actually had the same question.
Any thoughts on which one to pick if adding to a three fund portfolio?
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$20 per purchase through Vanguard. Odyssey Growth (POGRX) is the only other PRIMECAP managed fund open to new investors. It’s similar to VG PRIMECAP but not quite as close as the match between POSKX and VPCCX. (Odyssey Aggressive Growth is closest to VG Capital Opportunity but both are closed.)Hanksmoney wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:10 pm02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:42 amPOSKX is a VERY close match for VG PRIMECAP Core, which is closed unless you have Flagship. Both are good funds but in a different category (large-cap blend) from POAGX (mid-cap growth).HAWK23 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:09 am I'm glad thus question was brought up because I have a similar one:
Does anyone have any thoughts on PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX)? ER (.67). This is one of remaining funds I have yet to liquidate from transferring my IRA from EDJ to Vanguard. I haven't liquidated this one yet because it looks pretty solid.
What is the difference between this fund and POAGX (the one being discussed here)?
It looks like my Vanguard ROTH has POSKX available for $2000 minimums. Are there additional fees associated with this because it's not a Vanguard fund? Are there other Odyssey/PRIMECAP funds still available to the run-of-the-mill VG Roth owner?
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Thanks again for the information about "current fundholders" being able to purchase in a different account.
I was indeed just able to buy "more" in an IRA (where there was currently no POAGX), in addition to the amount we already have in a 403b.
Got that done, just in case they change the rules... one never knows...
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I was indeed just able to buy "more" in an IRA (where there was currently no POAGX), in addition to the amount we already have in a 403b.
Got that done, just in case they change the rules... one never knows...
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 2:51 pm$20 per purchase through Vanguard. Odyssey Growth (POGRX) is the only other PRIMECAP managed fund open to new investors. It’s similar to VG PRIMECAP but not quite as close as the match between POSKX and VPCCX. (Odyssey Aggressive Growth is closest to VG Capital Opportunity but both are closed.)Hanksmoney wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:10 pm02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:42 amPOSKX is a VERY close match for VG PRIMECAP Core, which is closed unless you have Flagship. Both are good funds but in a different category (large-cap blend) from POAGX (mid-cap growth).HAWK23 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:09 am I'm glad thus question was brought up because I have a similar one:
Does anyone have any thoughts on PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX)? ER (.67). This is one of remaining funds I have yet to liquidate from transferring my IRA from EDJ to Vanguard. I haven't liquidated this one yet because it looks pretty solid.
What is the difference between this fund and POAGX (the one being discussed here)?
It looks like my Vanguard ROTH has POSKX available for $2000 minimums. Are there additional fees associated with this because it's not a Vanguard fund? Are there other Odyssey/PRIMECAP funds still available to the run-of-the-mill VG Roth owner?
Thank you to those of you who added some comments about POSKX. Sounds like a good fund to keep around. It'll be one of only two funds from EJ that ends up avoiding liquidation. After the transfer, this fund too, would cost $20 fee to add to it (so if I were to do this I'd only want to add a couple of times per year in big chunks). At the very least it sounds like it would be smart to keep a little bit of money in it to keep it as a placeholder. I only have approx $600 in the fund right now despite the 2K minimum. EJ must have had a deal with them to get into the fund at a lower amount.
Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
Note that if you redeem shares and the balance falls below $500, the remaining shares may be redeemed and your account closed, per the prospectus. They will not do this if you fall below $500 due only to changes in the fund's share price.
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Buy both now before they close. Don't tell TaylorDeighve wrote: ↑Any thoughts on which one to pick if adding to a three fund portfolio?
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The only have 100 or so stocks each, so diversification might not be a bad idea. POAGX is more of a mid cap-growth fund while POSKX is large value, so you could also choose based on which way you want to tilt.
Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
Why not go direct and save the $20 bucks?HAWK23 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:24 pm02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 2:51 pm$20 per purchase through Vanguard. Odyssey Growth (POGRX) is the only other PRIMECAP managed fund open to new investors. It’s similar to VG PRIMECAP but not quite as close as the match between POSKX and VPCCX. (Odyssey Aggressive Growth is closest to VG Capital Opportunity but both are closed.)Hanksmoney wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:10 pm02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:42 amPOSKX is a VERY close match for VG PRIMECAP Core, which is closed unless you have Flagship. Both are good funds but in a different category (large-cap blend) from POAGX (mid-cap growth).HAWK23 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:09 am I'm glad thus question was brought up because I have a similar one:
Does anyone have any thoughts on PRIMECAP Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX)? ER (.67). This is one of remaining funds I have yet to liquidate from transferring my IRA from EDJ to Vanguard. I haven't liquidated this one yet because it looks pretty solid.
What is the difference between this fund and POAGX (the one being discussed here)?
It looks like my Vanguard ROTH has POSKX available for $2000 minimums. Are there additional fees associated with this because it's not a Vanguard fund? Are there other Odyssey/PRIMECAP funds still available to the run-of-the-mill VG Roth owner?
Thank you to those of you who added some comments about POSKX. Sounds like a good fund to keep around. It'll be one of only two funds from EJ that ends up avoiding liquidation. After the transfer, this fund too, would cost $20 fee to add to it (so if I were to do this I'd only want to add a couple of times per year in big chunks). At the very least it sounds like it would be smart to keep a little bit of money in it to keep it as a placeholder. I only have approx $600 in the fund right now despite the 2K minimum. EJ must have had a deal with them to get into the fund at a lower amount.
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
Doh. Nektar down 40% today. Looks like Primecap did not liquidate their position. POAGX down 3% on an up day. Primecap giveth, Primecap taketh away.Grt2bOutdoors wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:28 amWell, the company reported good results on a potential cancer drug, then it received a $3.8 billion investment by a large cap pharma - Bristol Myers Squibb, when that news broke the stock really rocketed up. Not bad for a company that was trading in the low 20's before the release of their phase 1 trials. But, investing in biotech is high risk/reward so one must be cognizant that failures will be dealt with severely by the marketplace.02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:57 amAccording to Morningstar POAGX sold 356,400 shares (out of 13 million) of NKTR - admittedly a very small portion. As of Oct 31 last year NKTR was about 3.7% of the portfolio - it's had a massive runup since then.aristotelian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:45 amThat's what I suspected. Do you have a link by any chance stating their rebalancing policy or recent sale of NKTR? I am still seeing it at 8% on Morningstar.
Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
Actually, here is the status of Odyssey Funds (today as per Primecap website):
-- Primecap Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX) up 0.22
-- Primecap Odyssey Growth Fund (POGRX) down 0.56
-- Primecap Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund (POAGX) down 1.65
Tomorrow they could recover big time and move on (or maybe not). . . good luck, y gracias por leer ~cfs~
-- Primecap Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX) up 0.22
-- Primecap Odyssey Growth Fund (POGRX) down 0.56
-- Primecap Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund (POAGX) down 1.65
Tomorrow they could recover big time and move on (or maybe not). . . good luck, y gracias por leer ~cfs~
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
Over reaction on the part of those who failed math and reading comprehension. It will come back. The point of investing is to stay the course. While I don’t own Primecap, I like managers who can stay the course with their convictions. Index investing is similar, they hold through thick and thin.aristotelian wrote: ↑Mon Jun 04, 2018 6:05 pmDoh. Nektar down 40% today. Looks like Primecap did not liquidate their position. POAGX down 3% on an up day. Primecap giveth, Primecap taketh away.Grt2bOutdoors wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:28 amWell, the company reported good results on a potential cancer drug, then it received a $3.8 billion investment by a large cap pharma - Bristol Myers Squibb, when that news broke the stock really rocketed up. Not bad for a company that was trading in the low 20's before the release of their phase 1 trials. But, investing in biotech is high risk/reward so one must be cognizant that failures will be dealt with severely by the marketplace.02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:57 amAccording to Morningstar POAGX sold 356,400 shares (out of 13 million) of NKTR - admittedly a very small portion. As of Oct 31 last year NKTR was about 3.7% of the portfolio - it's had a massive runup since then.aristotelian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:45 amThat's what I suspected. Do you have a link by any chance stating their rebalancing policy or recent sale of NKTR? I am still seeing it at 8% on Morningstar.
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
That is $1.65 or 3.2%.cfs wrote: ↑Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:05 pm Actually, here is the status of Odyssey Funds (today as per Primecap website):
-- Primecap Odyssey Stock Fund (POSKX) up 0.22
-- Primecap Odyssey Growth Fund (POGRX) down 0.56
-- Primecap Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund (POAGX) down 1.65
Tomorrow they could recover big time and move on (or maybe not). . . good luck, y gracias por leer ~cfs~
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
Primecap runs relatively concentrated portfolios, idiosyncratic risk should be expected to manifest. I own POGRX and POSKX; I’d be more upset if I were paying %0.70 (or so) for a closet index fund.aristotelian wrote: ↑Mon Jun 04, 2018 6:05 pmDoh. Nektar down 40% today. Looks like Primecap did not liquidate their position. POAGX down 3% on an up day. Primecap giveth, Primecap taketh away.Grt2bOutdoors wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:28 amWell, the company reported good results on a potential cancer drug, then it received a $3.8 billion investment by a large cap pharma - Bristol Myers Squibb, when that news broke the stock really rocketed up. Not bad for a company that was trading in the low 20's before the release of their phase 1 trials. But, investing in biotech is high risk/reward so one must be cognizant that failures will be dealt with severely by the marketplace.02nz wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:57 amAccording to Morningstar POAGX sold 356,400 shares (out of 13 million) of NKTR - admittedly a very small portion. As of Oct 31 last year NKTR was about 3.7% of the portfolio - it's had a massive runup since then.aristotelian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:45 amThat's what I suspected. Do you have a link by any chance stating their rebalancing policy or recent sale of NKTR? I am still seeing it at 8% on Morningstar.
Comparing a single day’s performance (or any short time frame) to the broad market’s performance really doesn’t make a lot of sense in such contexts.
Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
POAGX is still up 5.87% YTD. VTSAX is down 0.23% and Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index up 0.79%.
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
I was lucky enough to have it added to my employer plan through TIAA and the expense ratio is actually only a few points higher than the index funds they offer.
Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
Evidently PRIMECAP has re-opened the fund because a lot of people sold.
https://citywire.com/pro-buyer/news/pri ... s/a2405077
Did Bogleheads sell, or did anyone jump in?
https://citywire.com/pro-buyer/news/pri ... s/a2405077
Did Bogleheads sell, or did anyone jump in?
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
I sold around mid-year and moved my money to a growth index fund. Haven’t regretted my decision.tj wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:45 pm Evidently PRIMECAP has re-opened the fund because a lot of people sold.
https://citywire.com/pro-buyer/news/pri ... s/a2405077
Did Bogleheads sell, or did anyone jump in?
Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
I jumped in. Any chance to buy the Primecap team low, is a chance I'll take. ~1/3 of my portfolio is now being managed by the Primecap team (across 3 of their funds, VGs PRIMECAP, Cap Oppty, and Primecaps Odyssey Aggressive). I can live through their down periods for their up periods. For example, VGs PRIMECAP has beaten the S&P500 for a very long time. I believe long enough that it's not luck.tj wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:45 pm Evidently PRIMECAP has re-opened the fund because a lot of people sold.
https://citywire.com/pro-buyer/news/pri ... s/a2405077
Did Bogleheads sell, or did anyone jump in?
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Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
It's too bad that they didn't re-open the Primecap funds at VG.You must have patiently bought PRIMECAP and Cap Opp annually unless you invested a long time ago.sperry8 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:30 amI jumped in. Any chance to buy the Primecap team low, is a chance I'll take. ~1/3 of my portfolio is now being managed by the Primecap team (across 2 of their funds, VGs PRIMECAP, Cap Oppty, and Primecaps Odyssey Aggressive). I can live through their down periods for their up periods. For example, VGs PRIMECAP has beaten the S&P500 for a very long time. I believe long enough that it's not luck.tj wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:45 pm Evidently PRIMECAP has re-opened the fund because a lot of people sold.
https://citywire.com/pro-buyer/news/pri ... s/a2405077
Did Bogleheads sell, or did anyone jump in?
Re: Should I be investing in PRIMECAP Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund?
Both. I bought in long ago, and for many years after (but not all) added the allowed annual $25k purchase.tj wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:40 amIt's too bad that they didn't re-open the Primecap funds at VG.You must have patiently bought PRIMECAP and Cap Opp annually unless you invested a long time ago.sperry8 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:30 amI jumped in. Any chance to buy the Primecap team low, is a chance I'll take. ~1/3 of my portfolio is now being managed by the Primecap team (across 2 of their funds, VGs PRIMECAP, Cap Oppty, and Primecaps Odyssey Aggressive). I can live through their down periods for their up periods. For example, VGs PRIMECAP has beaten the S&P500 for a very long time. I believe long enough that it's not luck.tj wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:45 pm Evidently PRIMECAP has re-opened the fund because a lot of people sold.
https://citywire.com/pro-buyer/news/pri ... s/a2405077
Did Bogleheads sell, or did anyone jump in?
BH Contests: 23 #89 of 607 | 22 #512 of 674 | 21 #66 of 636 |20 #253/664 |19 #233/645 |18 #150/493 |17 #516/647 |16 #121/610 |15 #18/552 |14 #225/503 |13 #383/433 |12 #366/410 |11 #113/369 |10 #53/282