Just so we are clear, I like their products, I hold the IDS, I've traded the thing.

And now what?

I bought it in the beginning for the income. I hoped for growth - my original cost is near, but below the current price (timing is everything).

I'll hang on to the remaining notes, even if I COULD sell them.

But the common? IDUNNO.

They have returned about 42% of my original cost as return of capital (with more expected this year - my guess). Except for the ROC, considering the trouble over the past 2 years, it has held up pretty well. The yield is OK, MAYBE the growth prospects are too.

So, the question?

As an income investor, I can presently get a tax free muni yield near or equal to the BGS taxable yield. Should I hold? Why should I hold?

Just lookin' for thots.