The following table shows the average returns for some of the largest mutual funds commonly found in retirement plans. (Assume end-of-month deposits and withdrawals and monthly compounding, and assume that the quoted rate of return continues indefinitely.)   Mutual Fund Fidelity Growth Company Vanguard 500 Index PIMCO Total Return Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Rate of Return 14.83% 13.25% 2.77% 2.67% Type Stock fund Stock fund Bond fund Bond fund   For the past 15 years you have been depositing $600 per month in the PIMCO bond fund, and you have now transferred your current balance to the Vanguard bond fund, where you plan to continue depositing $600 per month until you retire in 20 years. How much can you anticipate having in the investment when you retire?

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