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International (ex-US) ETFs with low exposure to financial sector?
I've noticed that many international ETFs (especially emerging market funds) have a large stake in the financial sector. Are there any ETFs that de-emphasize financials?
Conversely, are there any ...
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What percentage of my portfolio should be in individual stocks?
It's easy to find guidelines for how much of my non-retirement portfolio should be in stocks as an asset class (i.e. via mutual funds) but I'm having trouble finding recommendations for how much ...
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Analysis of Valuation-Informed Indexing?
My question. I've been reading about Valuation-Informed Indexing (VII). What is your reaction? Would you recommend this strategy? What are its potential strengths/weaknesses?
Background. For those ...
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Using P/E Ratio of an ETF to decide on asset mix
I am a conservative investor with an asset mix of around 50% bonds/cash and 50% stock via large index ETFs. Recently I've been thinking about settling down on a non-emotional way to decide whether ...
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“Diversifying” by going Long and Short Simultaneously
I was hoping someone could take a critical eye to an idea i've had.
Traditionally it's said that one should diversify across various asset classes and ultimately types to spread the risk out based on ...
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What is the best resource to research the current state of asset classes for mutual funds?
I have a fairly simple asset allocation as follows:
50% Large Cap stocks
15% Small Cap Stocks
5% REIT
10% International Stocks
20% Bonds
What is the best web site to track how each one of these ...
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Is the stock market too risky for long term retirement funds? Why should a 20- or 30-something person invest in stocks?
Given the crash of 2008, how do you explain to a person in their 20's or 30's why a good portion of their retirement funds should go into the stock market? (And if you wouldn't, what would you ...
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What is a good asset allocation for a 25 year old?
I have a mid-sized portfolio (under $100K). And am currently in 100% stocks. I have seen some advice being given that states 80/20 bonds will yield similar returns as 100% stocks with less volatility. ...
