VTWAX OR Target 2055
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VTWAX OR Target 2055
Hi everyone, I'm 34 years old a little late to the game, but trying to decide which would be better to have in my Roth IRA VTWAX OR Target 2055. I'm also seeing a lot of people only investing in VTSAX. Wanting to have the most growth that I can get without losing sleep stressing about what to invest in. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you for your time.
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Re: VTWAX OR Target 5055
VTWAX because you want stocks in Roth and they are the fastest growing asset
But this answer might not work, without knowing your complete situation. If you are new to investing, suggest you post your entire situation using the template of asking portfolio questions. Then you can get more nuanced answers.
But this answer might not work, without knowing your complete situation. If you are new to investing, suggest you post your entire situation using the template of asking portfolio questions. Then you can get more nuanced answers.
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Re: VTWAX OR Target 5055
First suggestion - change the title of the thread. 2055 instead of 5055.
Guess 3. VTSAX should surpass VTWAX as long as US firms - with overweights in technology - outperform internationals. I don't how long that may be. VTWAX has broader diversification than VTSAX in case some other sector takes off.
As for sleep, eat healthy and get more exercise, or go with 2055 until you get within five years or so in front retirement and then switch to a LifeStrategy fund in the Roth and ride it on out.
Guess 2. As 2055 increases its bond allocation, VTWAX should surpass 2055 in performance.chadamrein wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 12:22 pm Wanting to have the most growth that I can get without losing sleep stressing about what to invest in. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Guess 3. VTSAX should surpass VTWAX as long as US firms - with overweights in technology - outperform internationals. I don't how long that may be. VTWAX has broader diversification than VTSAX in case some other sector takes off.
As for sleep, eat healthy and get more exercise, or go with 2055 until you get within five years or so in front retirement and then switch to a LifeStrategy fund in the Roth and ride it on out.
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Re: VTWAX OR Target 5055
+1lazyinvestor30 wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 12:30 pm VTWAX because you want stocks in Roth and they are the fastest growing asset
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Re: VTWAX OR Target 2055
That's what I have in my Roth.chadamrein wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 12:22 pm Hi everyone, I'm 34 years old a little late to the game, but trying to decide which would be better to have in my Roth IRA VTWAX
Well, VT, actually.
Same fund / index, but lower ER.
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Re: VTWAX OR Target 2055
You don't say what your other investments/savings are; do you have a 401k or taxable investment account, have a pension, etc? If you want to retire comfortably in 30-odd years, you'll need to save more than the yearly limit for a Roth. No (likely) amount of investment growth will overcome a lack of savings. In isolation either total world or a target date fund could be fine, but it would be better to think of your Roth as integrated into your whole portfolio and make a plan for how to invest the entire portfolio for success.
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Re: VTWAX OR Target 2055
Completely agree that a global picture is necessary and more savings is effectively necessary. But, based on a Monte Carlo simulation of historical returns, a 60/40 US/ex-us portfolio funded by $6k/year over 30 years has a 50% chance of netting $1.3m. It won't be a ton, but many people retire on a lot less.asset_chaos wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 3:14 am You don't say what your other investments/savings are; do you have a 401k or taxable investment account, have a pension, etc? If you want to retire comfortably in 30-odd years, you'll need to save more than the yearly limit for a Roth. No (likely) amount of investment growth will overcome a lack of savings. In isolation either total world or a target date fund could be fine, but it would be better to think of your Roth as integrated into your whole portfolio and make a plan for how to invest the entire portfolio for success.
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Re: VTWAX OR Target 2055
Thank you everybody for your help,
I have a 401k sitting around $20,000 +employee matches @ 8%
I just started maxing this out at $19,500
HSA Sitting around $1200 + 600 employee contribution
I just started maxing this $3600 single
Fidelity RSU Released 12/2023
Sitting at around $12,000
Vanguard Roth IRA
2020 $6,000
2021 $6,000
School loan $20,000
No other debt
Emergency Fund
$3000
Just started maxing my Roth IRA just unsure what to invest in.
What goes into the Brokerage Bonds/Indexes?
So only stocks go into the Roth IRA? Should I be aggressive in this account?
Unfortunately getting a divorce set me back some but just now able to start saving again
I have a 401k sitting around $20,000 +employee matches @ 8%
I just started maxing this out at $19,500
HSA Sitting around $1200 + 600 employee contribution
I just started maxing this $3600 single
Fidelity RSU Released 12/2023
Sitting at around $12,000
Vanguard Roth IRA
2020 $6,000
2021 $6,000
School loan $20,000
No other debt
Emergency Fund
$3000
Just started maxing my Roth IRA just unsure what to invest in.
What goes into the Brokerage Bonds/Indexes?
So only stocks go into the Roth IRA? Should I be aggressive in this account?
Unfortunately getting a divorce set me back some but just now able to start saving again
Re: VTWAX OR Target 2055
I would just use target date funds and call it a day.
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Re: VTWAX OR Target 2055
Yes, I think Roth needs to aggressive - Is likely better to put that in VTWAX. Then you can put your 401k in Target date funds if available at low costs. Then I believe you will have a pretty good allocationchadamrein wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 10:26 am Thank you everybody for your help,
I have a 401k sitting around $20,000 +employee matches @ 8%
I just started maxing this out at $19,500
HSA Sitting around $1200 + 600 employee contribution
I just started maxing this $3600 single
Fidelity RSU Released 12/2023
Sitting at around $12,000
Vanguard Roth IRA
2020 $6,000
2021 $6,000
School loan $20,000
No other debt
Emergency Fund
$3000
Just started maxing my Roth IRA just unsure what to invest in.
What goes into the Brokerage Bonds/Indexes?
So only stocks go into the Roth IRA? Should I be aggressive in this account?
Unfortunately getting a divorce set me back some but just now able to start saving again
Re: VTWAX OR Target 2055
I’ve been back and forth on this to. right now i have both my roth ira in Vfifx “2050” and my 401k in target retire 2050 trust ii witch is the same but less exp ratio. but I’ve wondered if I should switch my roth to vt instead. i just started my roth this year and don’t have a lot in it
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Re: VTWAX OR Target 2055
I hold VTWAX in my Roth IRA and taxable brokerage accounts, and approximate the global stock market & enough bonds in my employer retirement plan to meet my desired overall asset allocation.
Your option to do something similar seems fine to me.
Your option to do something similar seems fine to me.
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Re: VTWAX OR Target 2055
Thank you everyone for your help, I really appreciate it! I know I'm probably just overthinking it.