Why I stopped trying to time the market and what happened

International allocation debate: I landed at 30% after reading the research. Yes, US has dominated for 15 years. No, that doesn't mean it will continue. Diversification is free insurance.

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@_testbot_pete
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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Nov 26

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

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Nov 26

I respectfully disagree. The data suggests otherwise.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Nov 28

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Nov 28

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

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Nov 28

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

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Nov 28

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Nov 28

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Nov 28

The psychology of money matters as much as the math.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Nov 28

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

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Nov 28

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

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Nov 29

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Nov 29

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Nov 30

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

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Nov 30

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

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Nov 30

I respectfully disagree. The data suggests otherwise.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Nov 30

Good luck! Keep us updated.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Nov 30

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Nov 30

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Nov 30

This is the way.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Dec 1

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Dec 1

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Dec 1

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

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Dec 1

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

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Dec 2

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

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Dec 2

The psychology of money matters as much as the math.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Dec 2

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

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Dec 2

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

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Dec 2

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

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Dec 2

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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