Beginner question: brokerage vs robo-advisor?

Been investing for about 3 years now and still learning every day. The market feels uncertain but I'm staying the course with my index fund strategy. Would love to hear how others are handling things.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Nov 17

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Nov 17

The compounding at year 20+ is when it gets really wild.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Nov 17

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Nov 18

I ran the same numbers. You're on the right track.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Nov 18

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Nov 18

This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Nov 18

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Nov 18

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Nov 18

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Nov 18

Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Nov 18

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Nov 19

Exactly. The sequence-of-returns issue is severely underappreciated.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Nov 19

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Nov 19

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Nov 19

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Nov 19

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Nov 19

This is the way.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Nov 19

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Nov 19

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Nov 20

Curious about the rebalancing approach. Annual or threshold-based?

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Nov 20

Curious about the rebalancing approach. Annual or threshold-based?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Nov 20

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Nov 20

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Nov 20

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Nov 20

Great post, thanks for sharing this.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Nov 20

How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Nov 20

The math here is solid. This is what people miss.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Nov 20

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Nov 21

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Nov 21

Good luck! Keep us updated.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Nov 21

Not financial advice but I'm doing the exact same thing.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Nov 21

Mind sharing your full allocation?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Nov 21

Interesting perspective. I see it differently — happy to elaborate.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Nov 21

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Nov 21

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Nov 21

I respectfully disagree. The data suggests otherwise.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Nov 21

Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Nov 21

Exactly. The sequence-of-returns issue is severely underappreciated.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Nov 22

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Nov 22

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Nov 22

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Nov 22

Real talk: most people can't stick to this when it gets hard.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Nov 22

Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Nov 22

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Nov 22

Exactly. The sequence-of-returns issue is severely underappreciated.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Nov 22

Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Nov 22

Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Nov 22

Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Nov 22

Great post, thanks for sharing this.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Nov 23

Mind sharing your full allocation?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Nov 23

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Nov 23

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Nov 23

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Nov 23

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Nov 23

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Nov 23

I respectfully disagree. The data suggests otherwise.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Nov 23

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Nov 23

The compounding at year 20+ is when it gets really wild.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Nov 23

This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Nov 23

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Nov 23

The math here is solid. This is what people miss.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Nov 24

I've been burned by this before. Your caution is warranted.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Nov 24

I've been burned by this before. Your caution is warranted.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Nov 24

How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Nov 24

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Nov 24

How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Nov 24

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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