Small cap tilt: yes or no?

Switched from a 1.2% expense ratio advisor 4 years ago to a 3-fund portfolio. Best financial decision I've ever made.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 29

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

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 29

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 29

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

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 29

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 29

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 29

Fees really do compound in the wrong direction.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 29

This is either genius or the most expensive lesson of your life.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 29

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 30

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 30

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

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 30

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 30

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 30

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 30

Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 30

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 31

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 31

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 31

Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 31

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 31

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

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Mar 31

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 31

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 31

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 31

The psychology of money matters as much as the math.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 31

The exit strategy is what most people don't think about.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 31

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Apr 1

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Apr 1

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Apr 1

The hardest part is just not touching it during a crash.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Apr 1

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Apr 2

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Apr 2

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Apr 2

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

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Apr 2

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Apr 2

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

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Apr 2

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

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Apr 2

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

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Apr 2

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Apr 3

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

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Apr 3

Mind sharing your full allocation?

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Apr 3

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Apr 3

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Apr 3

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Apr 3

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Apr 4

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

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Apr 4

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Apr 4

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

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Apr 4

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

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Apr 4

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Apr 4

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Apr 4

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Apr 4

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Apr 4

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Apr 4

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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