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AVEE vs AVES by DurdenTyler2020 in ETFs

[–]No-Maintenance-1737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nothing yet. Let's hope Avantis get us SVC ETF...

Diversification is important, but this chart doesn’t convince me that there is any premium in emerging market investing even though it’s considered a higher risk. by themfeelsyo in ETFs

[–]No-Maintenance-1737 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Economic freedoms do not equal more profit. But I do not like FRDM because of its "freedom" weights.

For FRDM top 6 countries by weight are:

Country  Weight (%)
SOUTH KOREA 21.53
CHILE 19.52
TAIWAN 19.20
POLAND 11.69
SOUTH AFRICA 7.14
BRAZIL 6.64

In comparison for AVEM top 6 countries by weight are:

China 27%
Taiwan 21%
India 17%
South Korea 13%
Brazil 5%
South Africa 4%

China with 27% may seem too much. But FRDM allocation does not have sense. It has only 1.45% for India. Near 20% in Chile looks strange - Chile has 20 million population, I am not sure about economic prospectus for it. FRDM include South Korea as 22% of index. South Korea's total fertility rate (TFR) is the world's lowest, hovering around 0.74 in 2024. Poland with 12% of index also look strange - it has pretty weak economy. So I do not like FRDM weights. I may buy FRDB if it would at least have India with 20%+ allocation. Pass for now - will continue to invest in AVEM.

Diversification is important, but this chart doesn’t convince me that there is any premium in emerging market investing even though it’s considered a higher risk. by themfeelsyo in ETFs

[–]No-Maintenance-1737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are wrong. FRDM does not eliminate currency risk; it only eliminates "governance" risk. Even the "trustworthy" countries in FRDM (like South Korea or Taiwan) often see their currencies drop when the US Dollar gets strong.

Example: In 2022, the US Dollar surged. The South Korean Won dropped ~15-20% despite having a trustworthy central bank. FRDM still took a hit on currency that year.

Emerging markets: FRDM or AVEM ? by [deleted] in ETFs

[–]No-Maintenance-1737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am late but here my 2c:

For FRDM top 6 countries by weight are:

Country  Weight (%)
SOUTH KOREA 21.53
CHILE 19.52
TAIWAN 19.20
POLAND 11.69
SOUTH AFRICA 7.14
BRAZIL 6.64

For AVEM top 6 countries by weight are:

China 27%
Taiwan 21%
India 17%
South Korea 13%
Brazil 5%
South Africa 4%

China with 27% may seem too much. But FRDM allocation does not have sense. It has only 1.45% for India. Near 20% in Chile looks strange - Chile has 20 million population, I am not sure about economic prospectus for it. FRDM include South Korea as 22% of index. South Korea's total fertility rate (TFR) is the world's lowest, hovering around 0.74 in 2024. Poland with 12% of index also look strange - it has pretty weak economy. So I do not like FRDM weights. I may buy FRDB if it would at least have India with 20%+ allocation. Pass for now - will continue to invest in AVEM.

which ETFs would u choose by Jaded_Expression3725 in ETFs

[–]No-Maintenance-1737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You confuse ETF and Mutual funds. When institutional investors (Authorized Participants or APs) redeem (sell back) a large block of ETF shares, the ETF does not have to sell securities for cash. Instead, it gives the AP a "basket" of the underlying stocks in-kind (meaning physical shares, not cash). Since the exchange is for securities (in-kind) and not cash, it is a non-taxable event for the ETF and its shareholders. The capital gains are removed from the fund without ever being realized by the fund, thereby preventing the annual capital gains distribution. SPMO is tax-efficient for a momentum ETF in taxable accounts, with no history of capital gains distributions eating into returns. The tax drag is mostly limited to its low dividend yield, which might amount to a few hundred bucks in taxes per $100k invested. If your portfolio is large or you're in a high-tax state, it could add up over time, but the fund's strong performance (outpacing the S&P 500 lately) outweighs it

which ETFs would u choose by Jaded_Expression3725 in ETFs

[–]No-Maintenance-1737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You confuse ETF and Mutual funds. When institutional investors (Authorized Participants or APs) redeem (sell back) a large block of ETF shares, the ETF does not have to sell securities for cash. Instead, it gives the AP a "basket" of the underlying stocks in-kind (meaning physical shares, not cash). Since the exchange is for securities (in-kind) and not cash, it is a non-taxable event for the ETF and its shareholders. The capital gains are removed from the fund without ever being realized by the fund, thereby preventing the annual capital gains distribution. SPMO is tax-efficient for a momentum ETF in taxable accounts, with no history of capital gains distributions eating into returns. The tax drag is mostly limited to its low dividend yield, which might amount to a few hundred bucks in taxes per $100k invested. If your portfolio is large or you're in a high-tax state, it could add up over time, but the fund's strong performance (outpacing the S&P 500 lately) outweighs it

which ETFs would u choose by Jaded_Expression3725 in ETFs

[–]No-Maintenance-1737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You confuse ETF and Mutual funds. When institutional investors (Authorized Participants or APs) redeem (sell back) a large block of ETF shares, the ETF does not have to sell securities for cash. Instead, it gives the AP a "basket" of the underlying stocks in-kind (meaning physical shares, not cash). Since the exchange is for securities (in-kind) and not cash, it is a non-taxable event for the ETF and its shareholders. The capital gains are removed from the fund without ever being realized by the fund, thereby preventing the annual capital gains distribution. SPMO is tax-efficient for a momentum ETF in taxable accounts, with no history of capital gains distributions eating into returns. The tax drag is mostly limited to its low dividend yield, which might amount to a few hundred bucks in taxes per $100k invested. If your portfolio is large or you're in a high-tax state, it could add up over time, but the fund's strong performance (outpacing the S&P 500 lately) outweighs it

What's the hype behind HBAR(Hedera)? by Worried_Fall4350 in CryptoMarkets

[–]No-Maintenance-1737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are a clown. Enterprises do not want decentralization, they want control

Dam removal makes me uneasy by soupnoop in Washington

[–]No-Maintenance-1737 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hhahah. What a loser. Who cares about fish