How much of your portfolio is outside the US?

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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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 21

I respectfully disagree. The data suggests otherwise.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 21

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

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Mar 21

I respectfully disagree. The data suggests otherwise.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 21

I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 21

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

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 22

This is the way.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 22

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

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 22

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

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Mar 22

The psychology of money matters as much as the math.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 22

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 22

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

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 23

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

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 23

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

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 23

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 23

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

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 23

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

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 23

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 23

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 23

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

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Mar 23

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Mar 23

Fees really do compound in the wrong direction.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 23

Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 23

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

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Mar 24

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 24

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

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 24

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 24

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 24

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 24

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

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Mar 24

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

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 24

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 25

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Mar 25

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

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 25

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

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 25

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

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 25

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Mar 25

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

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 25

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 25

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 26

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

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 26

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

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 26

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Mar 26

Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 26

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 26

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 26

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

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 26

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 26

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 26

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

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 26

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 26

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 26

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 27

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

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 27

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 27

This is the way.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 27

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Mar 27

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 27

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 27

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 27

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

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 27

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

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 27

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

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 27

I respectfully disagree. The data suggests otherwise.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 27

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 28

I respectfully disagree. The data suggests otherwise.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 28

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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