Withholding taxes on international dividends — what I've learned
China: discount exists for regulatory risk, geopolitical risk, and opacity. I reduced China from 15% to 5% of my international allocation. Still there, but sizing reflects the risks.
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I ran the same numbers. You're on the right track.
Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.
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The fee math always surprises people when you actually do it out.
The hardest part is just not touching it during a crash.
The international allocation debate never gets old.
Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.
What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?
This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.
Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?
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Be careful about survivorship bias in this analysis.
Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?
How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?
This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.
Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.
The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.
I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.
Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.
How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?
What brokerage are you using for this?
Mind sharing your full allocation?
Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.
The psychology of money matters as much as the math.
The psychology of money matters as much as the math.
What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?
Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.
Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.
The exit strategy is what most people don't think about.
The fee math always surprises people when you actually do it out.
Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?
Not financial advice but I'm doing the exact same thing.
Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?
This is the way.
Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.
This is exactly what I needed to read today.
This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.
The international allocation debate never gets old.
I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.
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