International small cap: the most overlooked asset class

India thesis: 1.4B population, median age 28, rising middle class, English-speaking workforce, democratic rule of law. GDP growth 6-7%. Market is expensive but for a reason.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 12

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 12

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

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 12

This is the way.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 12

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 13

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

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 13

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

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 13

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 13

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

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 13

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 13

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

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 14

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 14

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

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 14

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 14

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

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Mar 14

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 15

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 15

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 15

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 15

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 16

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

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 16

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

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 16

Great post, thanks for sharing this.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 16

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

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 16

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 16

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

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 16

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 16

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 16

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

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 17

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 17

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 17

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

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 18

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

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Mar 18

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

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 18

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 18

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 18

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

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 18

FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 18

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

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 18

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 18

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 18

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

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