Switching from individual stocks to ETFs — my plan

10-year 3-fund update: started with $12,000. Invested $1,500/month for 10 years. Current value: $378,000. Total contributions: $192,000. Market did $186,000 of the heavy lifting.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Jan 29

Have you modeled different interest rate scenarios?

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 30

FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Jan 30

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Jan 31

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Jan 31

Mind sharing your full allocation?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Jan 31

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

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Feb 1

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Feb 2

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

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Feb 2

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Feb 3

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Feb 3

The fee math always surprises people when you actually do it out.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Feb 3

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

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Feb 3

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Feb 4

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

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Feb 4

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

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Feb 4

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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