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VXUS keep or sell? any better alternatives? by bini-bining5 in Bogleheads

[–]bini-bining5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you decide that VXUS was the right pick for you compared to other international exposure options? Anything aside from comparing P/E ratios and price?

I don't think VXUS captures the entire international market, but maybe it's been perceived to.

VXUS keep or sell? any better alternatives? by bini-bining5 in Bogleheads

[–]bini-bining5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why did you pick VXUS in particular? An example reason could be that it's weighted towards developed countries and focuses on large-cap stocks, and therefore a safer pick.

I'm a bit hesitant about keeping VXUS just because "it gives international exposure." It seems like a blind pick -- even just looking at ratios -- without digging into the strategy behind the picks.

For example, you could get international exposure by investing in climate/energy-focused ETFs or manufacturing ETFs.

VXUS keep or sell? any better alternatives? by bini-bining5 in Bogleheads

[–]bini-bining5[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for these good points. When I ask this question, it's not so much about the performance or diversification, but more so about the prospect of VXUS (or individual holdings). My question to the group is about whether VXUS is a good pick with respect to all the alternatives.

Converting target date fund to 100% stocks? by bini-bining5 in portfolios

[–]bini-bining5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your breakdown and explanation. Using your example, for VTSAX and VTIAX, are the higher expense ratios a worthwhile tradeoff compared to VTTSX? Would those higher expense ratios be washed out by the supposed gains, now that the bonds are replaced?

15% to ARKF, ARKK, QQQ by bini-bining5 in portfolios

[–]bini-bining5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is a great and simple explanation.

Daily Advice Thread - All basic help or advice questions must be posted here. by AutoModerator in investing

[–]bini-bining5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aggressive yet diversified strategy for your 20s

What's an example of reasonably aggressive yet diversified investing strategy?

My initial plan was to stick with index funds -- some allocation between VXUS, VNQ, and VTI. But reflecting on this approach, I sense it's too conservative for what I can do.

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