Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
I recently read the Simple Path to Wealth where I was exposed to VTSAX. After doing some research on my own, I see a lot of people suggesting either VTSAX + VTIAX or just VTWAX. I am turning 23 this year and starting a career in tech where I will be aggressively saving to invest (upwards of 75% of a FAANG salary). My question is, would it be wise to go 100% in on VTSAX for the next few years while I'm still young and then rebalance by adding more VTIAX as time goes on? Or, would it be smarter to just do like a 80/20 VTSAX + VTIAX split starting out and just stick to that and rebalance every year depending on the domestic + intl outlook of the market? I would greatly appreciate your input
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I personally recommend 100% VTSAX but this is a very heated topic here.
Common options are: 100/0, 80/20 (what Mr. Bogle said), 60/40 (just about world market cap).
Common options are: 100/0, 80/20 (what Mr. Bogle said), 60/40 (just about world market cap).
Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
Do 100% VTWAX and you don't need to worry about international percentage ever. Peace of mind is the biggest benefit.
My investment algorithm: https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=351899&p=6112869#p6112869
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It would be a great start.
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Great start.
I'd go some level of US/EX-US (80/20 - 60/40) in VTI, VXUS. If nothing else, it will be a minor education for you while still offering a great plan/return. Long term, you'll be in wonderful shape.
I'd go some level of US/EX-US (80/20 - 60/40) in VTI, VXUS. If nothing else, it will be a minor education for you while still offering a great plan/return. Long term, you'll be in wonderful shape.
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I wish I had put 75% of my income into VTSAX 100% starting in my early twenties . . .paulyb wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:23 pm I recently read the Simple Path to Wealth where I was exposed to VTSAX. After doing some research on my own, I see a lot of people suggesting either VTSAX + VTIAX or just VTWAX. I am turning 23 this year and starting a career in tech where I will be aggressively saving to invest (upwards of 75% of a FAANG salary). My question is, would it be wise to go 100% in on VTSAX for the next few years while I'm still young and then rebalance by adding more VTIAX as time goes on? Or, would it be smarter to just do like a 80/20 VTSAX + VTIAX split starting out and just stick to that and rebalance every year depending on the domestic + intl outlook of the market? I would greatly appreciate your input
Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
American stock market is toast.
The Boglehead approach will fail, just like it did from 1999-2009.
https://institutional.vanguard.com/iam/ ... 122021.pdf
https://www.gmo.com/americas/research-l ... ly-letter/
The Boglehead approach will fail, just like it did from 1999-2009.
https://institutional.vanguard.com/iam/ ... 122021.pdf
https://www.gmo.com/americas/research-l ... ly-letter/
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Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
Go with VTI instead of VTSAX, but your plan is solid. No need for international exposure and thusly risk. You get enough international exposure through U.S. multinational corporations already.
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This is debatable about BH.Bogle64Pilot wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:59 am Go with VTI instead of VTSAX, but your plan is solid. No need for international exposure and thusly risk. You get enough international exposure through U.S. multinational corporations already.
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Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:56 am American stock market is toast.
The Boglehead approach will fail, just like it did from 1999-2009.
https://institutional.vanguard.com/iam/ ... 122021.pdf
https://www.gmo.com/americas/research-l ... ly-letter/
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The GMO link explains things well.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.
Five companies (Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook) are propping up the entire American stock market.
All other American companies have mediocre fundamentals on average.
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I recommend 80% VTI and 20% VXUS. You'll be happier using ETFs than mutual funds.
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Unexpected outcomes do not mean the empirical projection was wrong or misleading in hindsight. The grounds for the projection are solid. If you read closely into their research, they show scatter plots for a full range of outcomes. What we've actually seen has been on the edge of the more unlikely scenarios, further increasing a reversion toward more likely scenarios the longer it persists. Chasing recent returns and projecting forward is a risky game.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 amNobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:56 am American stock market is toast.
The Boglehead approach will fail, just like it did from 1999-2009.
https://institutional.vanguard.com/iam/ ... 122021.pdf
https://www.gmo.com/americas/research-l ... ly-letter/
Its petty clear to me that a full decade of ex-US outperformance is much more statistically likely than not, but I won't bet on it, that's why I let the market decide in VTWAX.
VTWAX and chill
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That is not a new phenomenon.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 amThe GMO link explains things well.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.
Five companies (Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook) are propping up the entire American stock market.
All other American companies have mediocre fundamentals on average.
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Excellent plan. You can complicate/diversify it with other things later, but this would be a great start. Congratulations for figuring it out so early.
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VTWAX isn't great either.bogledogle87 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:13 am Its petty clear to me that a full decade of ex-US outperformance is much more statistically likely than not, but I won't bet on it, that's why I let the market decide in VTWAX.
Most international companies are junk.
Japan has the best fundamentals.
America is second best, but way overpriced.
Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
VTSAX (VTI) in taxable is great, but you didn't specifically say anything about this being a taxable account. Perhaps you just mean overall, or maybe you only have a taxable account. Need more info there perhaps. If this were a tax-advantaged account, a simple solution is to buy a target date fund. Otherwise, I like to keep US in taxable and ex-US in tax-advantaged due to high dividends and being more "unqualified" dividends. (Yes, there is a foreign tax credit if you hold ex-US in taxable, but I prefer the simplicity of ignoring that).
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If you are going to go American, you might as well go with QQQ or MGK.
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The companies in QQQ and MGK are propping up the rest of the junk American stock market.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 7:08 amVOO/VFIAX or VTI/VTSAX are better and more in-line with the BH philosophy.
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If being 100% VTSAX is good for this 45 year old, it would be great for you.
Wealth is not about having a lot of money; it's about having a lot of options.
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You could do alot worse than go 100% VTSAX. I personally prefer 50% VTSAX and 50% VIGIX but I like the extra weight in the big tech names. Whatever you choose stick with it and dont look back. Remember the most important part of investing is making sure you invest as much as you can and you stick to your plan. 100% VTSAX is a solid plan so job well done
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Yes, nothing wrong with that strategy. You will do better than most of us if you do.
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What are the benefits for index funds?UpperNwGuy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:10 am I recommend 80% VTI and 20% VXUS. You'll be happier using ETFs than mutual funds.
With mutual funds, if OP is using salary at regular intervals, OP can set up auto investments in mutual funds. Not sure ETFs give you that option.
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Hold some international. I prefer market weight, which is around 40-45%.
If you don't want that much, some is still better than none for diversifying your portfolio.
If you don't want that much, some is still better than none for diversifying your portfolio.
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100% VT/VTWAX.
If you just do VTSAX and it starts to lag ex-US for a few years, what will you do?
The loudest US only folks around here will be secretly wringing their hands but telling you to stay the course and do what helps you "sleep well at night".
With VTWAX it's a win/win.
JCollins said due to the expense ratio decrease in VTWAX, he will recommend it for his daughter.
Some authors could be saying only VTSAX because of recent performance to help sell books. They probably feel that if they mention VTIAX, people will complain and not buy the book. Recency bias is a real thing for salesmanship.
If you just do VTSAX and it starts to lag ex-US for a few years, what will you do?
The loudest US only folks around here will be secretly wringing their hands but telling you to stay the course and do what helps you "sleep well at night".
With VTWAX it's a win/win.
JCollins said due to the expense ratio decrease in VTWAX, he will recommend it for his daughter.
Some authors could be saying only VTSAX because of recent performance to help sell books. They probably feel that if they mention VTIAX, people will complain and not buy the book. Recency bias is a real thing for salesmanship.
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Right, ETFs would not work for auto investments, but I've never used auto investments, so I don't even think about that.imyeti2 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:10 amWhat are the benefits for index funds?UpperNwGuy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:10 am I recommend 80% VTI and 20% VXUS. You'll be happier using ETFs than mutual funds.
With mutual funds, if OP is using salary at regular intervals, OP can set up auto investments in mutual funds. Not sure ETFs give you that option.
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Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
100% VTSAX probably won't hurt you. I assume you will also be getting RSU's from your FAANG company as well as participating in the ESPP. Factor that into your AA.paulyb wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:23 pm I recently read the Simple Path to Wealth where I was exposed to VTSAX. After doing some research on my own, I see a lot of people suggesting either VTSAX + VTIAX or just VTWAX. I am turning 23 this year and starting a career in tech where I will be aggressively saving to invest (upwards of 75% of a FAANG salary). My question is, would it be wise to go 100% in on VTSAX for the next few years while I'm still young and then rebalance by adding more VTIAX as time goes on? Or, would it be smarter to just do like a 80/20 VTSAX + VTIAX split starting out and just stick to that and rebalance every year depending on the domestic + intl outlook of the market? I would greatly appreciate your input
I advised our adult children in their 20's a bit away from JL Collins 100% in US, and more in the direction of what Bill Bernstein says in his excellent primer If You Can. The other guide we used was to use the makeup of the AA in each child's specific age appropriate Target Date Fund. Both Bill's suggestion and the Vanguard Target Data Funds are the Three Fund Portfolio of Total US, Total International, and Total Bond (target date funds at Vanguard also use Total International Bond).
If You Can by Bernstein spells out his case for the Three Funder here: https://www.etf.com/docs/IfYouCan.pdf
Bill's suggestion was to put 1/3 in each which, personally, I feel is a bit too much in bonds for a young investor in their 20's. So that's why we went more with the Target Date Fund guides for a starting point.
You can view the make up of Vanguard's Target Date Fund for your age here (2065 Target Date): https://investor.vanguard.com/mutual-fu ... file/VLXVX
Plenty of options for you, but certainly lean heavily on equities in your 20's whether it is 100% US, or if you include international.
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You can use ETFs for auto investing and partial share purchases at various robo-advisor accounts.UpperNwGuy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:26 amRight, ETFs would not work for auto investments, but I've never used auto investments, so I don't even think about that.imyeti2 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:10 amWhat are the benefits for index funds?UpperNwGuy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:10 am I recommend 80% VTI and 20% VXUS. You'll be happier using ETFs than mutual funds.
With mutual funds, if OP is using salary at regular intervals, OP can set up auto investments in mutual funds. Not sure ETFs give you that option.
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Isn't that how it usually works? I thought a small handful of companies usually provide the majority of the total market gains, it's just not realistic to think you can pick out what those companies are before they start their out-performance.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:14 amThat is not a new phenomenon.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 amThe GMO link explains things well.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.
Five companies (Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook) are propping up the entire American stock market.
All other American companies have mediocre fundamentals on average.
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EXACTLY! VTSAX (or VTI) and chill!Onlineid3089 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:51 amIsn't that how it usually works? I thought a small handful of companies usually provide the majority of the total market gains, it's just not realistic to think you can pick out what those companies are before they start their out-performance.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:14 amThat is not a new phenomenon.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 amThe GMO link explains things well.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.
Five companies (Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook) are propping up the entire American stock market.
All other American companies have mediocre fundamentals on average.
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Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
paulyb:paulyb wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:23 pm I recently read the Simple Path to Wealth where I was exposed to VTSAX. After doing some research on my own, I see a lot of people suggesting either VTSAX + VTIAX or just VTWAX. I am turning 23 this year and starting a career in tech where I will be aggressively saving to invest (upwards of 75% of a FAANG salary). My question is, would it be wise to go 100% in on VTSAX for the next few years while I'm still young and then rebalance by adding more VTIAX as time goes on? Or, would it be smarter to just do like a 80/20 VTSAX + VTIAX split starting out and just stick to that and rebalance every year depending on the domestic + intl outlook of the market? I would greatly appreciate your input
Welcome to the Bogleheads Forum!
Starting out with only VTSAX (Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund) is an option. However, you are certain to have a rough ride. The Dow plunged 89% during my lifetime.
I suggest you start-out enjoying the many benefits of The Three-Fund Portfolio. You should not need to change your funds again.
Best wishes.
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Where does he say this?lostdog wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:19 am 100% VT/VTWAX.
If you just do VTSAX and it starts to lag ex-US for a few years, what will you do?
The loudest US only folks around here will be secretly wringing their hands but telling you to stay the course and do what helps you "sleep well at night".
With VTWAX it's a win/win.
JCollins said due to the expense ratio decrease in VTWAX, he will recommend it for his daughter.
Some authors could be saying only VTSAX because of recent performance to help sell books. They probably feel that if they mention VTIAX, people will complain and not buy the book. Recency bias is a real thing for salesmanship.
"The greatest enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan"
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If you're just starting out, or have a low balance, 100%VTSAX is great. Build some shares. You'll probably be able to fix allocations just with contributions for a while.
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Why then was the equal weighted S&P 500 ETF return (RSP) practically identical to a cap weighted S&P 500? How do you explain this if only 5 companies are responsible for the entire stock market? Seems you just repeat what you read/watch.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 amThe GMO link explains things well.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.
Five companies (Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook) are propping up the entire American stock market.
All other American companies have mediocre fundamentals on average.
"The greatest enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan"
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yes. nothing wrong with 100% Total US Market at your age.
good luck and congrats !
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You can’t push logic with this crowd. You can show them hard data, backtest, empirical evidence proving them wrong and they’ll respond with the same 3-5 copy and paste talking points from “experts.”Bluemnatra wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:40 amWhy then was the equal weighted S&P 500 ETF return (RSP) practically identical to a cap weighted S&P 500? How do you explain this if only 5 companies are responsible for the entire stock market? Seems you just repeat what you read/watch.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 amThe GMO link explains things well.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.
Five companies (Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook) are propping up the entire American stock market.
All other American companies have mediocre fundamentals on average.
100% US TSM
Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
Bluemnatra wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:40 amWhy then was the equal weighted S&P 500 ETF return (RSP) practically identical to a cap weighted S&P 500? How do you explain this if only 5 companies are responsible for the entire stock market? Seems you just repeat what you read/watch.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 amThe GMO link explains things well.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.
Five companies (Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook) are propping up the entire American stock market.
All other American companies have mediocre fundamentals on average.
Index funds and S&P 500 futures.
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Yes 100% VTSAX!
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Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:53 amBluemnatra wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:40 amWhy then was the equal weighted S&P 500 ETF return (RSP) practically identical to a cap weighted S&P 500? How do you explain this if only 5 companies are responsible for the entire stock market? Seems you just repeat what you read/watch.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 amThe GMO link explains things well.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.
Five companies (Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook) are propping up the entire American stock market.
All other American companies have mediocre fundamentals on average.
Index funds.
100% US TSM
Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
Good by me.
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How do index funds explain why an equal weighted S&P 500 ETF had better returns than the cap weighted equivalent?Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:53 amBluemnatra wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:40 amWhy then was the equal weighted S&P 500 ETF return (RSP) practically identical to a cap weighted S&P 500? How do you explain this if only 5 companies are responsible for the entire stock market? Seems you just repeat what you read/watch.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 amThe GMO link explains things well.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.
Five companies (Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook) are propping up the entire American stock market.
All other American companies have mediocre fundamentals on average.
Index funds and S&P 500 futures.
2021 returns
Invesco Equal Weighted S&P 500 ETF RSP 29.35%
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO 28.66%
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Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
Learning about investing and starting the process at your age is a 100% win regardless of what you ultimately choose. You are in the right direction by going with an index fund rather than trying to beat the market picking individual stocks. WHAT you go with really depends on your ability to stay calm, don't panic when the market gets ugly, and keep investing. At 23 you have a 30-40 year horizon! I didn't start until mid 40's, and made ALL the typical mistakes trying to beat the market. What you will see here 'ad nauseum', is that you CANNOT beat it. So why not just go with it?
You will got tons of advice here. Pick an index fund, whatever is comfortable for you, and go with it. My preference at your age would be 100% VTSAX, but I wasn't smart enough, or in the right position then. I am older now, somewhat wiser through experiences (both good and bad), and realize that the market goes up/down. Sometimes it takes a long time to come back if it is a real bear market. But you have the advantage of TIME. Eventually you will want to diversify as you get older. But now is the time to take more risk. If you risk adversity is strong, then go with 10-20% bond fund like VBTLX (total US bond index). GL with your decisions!
You will got tons of advice here. Pick an index fund, whatever is comfortable for you, and go with it. My preference at your age would be 100% VTSAX, but I wasn't smart enough, or in the right position then. I am older now, somewhat wiser through experiences (both good and bad), and realize that the market goes up/down. Sometimes it takes a long time to come back if it is a real bear market. But you have the advantage of TIME. Eventually you will want to diversify as you get older. But now is the time to take more risk. If you risk adversity is strong, then go with 10-20% bond fund like VBTLX (total US bond index). GL with your decisions!
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Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
Depends on the year you start at:Bluemnatra wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:03 am How do index funds explain why an equal weighted S&P 500 ETF had better returns than the cap weighted equivalent?
2021 returns
Invesco Equal Weighted S&P 500 ETF RSP 29.35%
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO 28.66%
https://www.portfoliovisualizer.com/bac ... ion3_3=100
Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
QQQ has an expense ratio of 0.20%.
VTSAX has an expense ratio of 0.04%
You decide
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I'm not going by year of start. You stated 5 companies are propping up the American Stock Market. If that is the case. How in 2021 did an equal weighted S&P 500 outperform a cap weighted fund?Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:05 amDepends on the year you start at:Bluemnatra wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:03 am How do index funds explain why an equal weighted S&P 500 ETF had better returns than the cap weighted equivalent?
2021 returns
Invesco Equal Weighted S&P 500 ETF RSP 29.35%
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO 28.66%
https://www.portfoliovisualizer.com/bac ... ion3_3=100
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Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
No bonds whatsoever for you, OP?
Regardless, VTSAX is a great equities fund. Go for it.
Regardless, VTSAX is a great equities fund. Go for it.
50% VTSAX | 25% VTIAX | 25% VBTLX (retirement), 25% VTEAX (taxable)
Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
hard pass on "sky is falling" jeremy grantham. the guy who told us a year ago to go 100% emerging markets.Booogle wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 amThe GMO link explains things well.anon_investor wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am Nobody knows nothing. Vanguard has been wrong about US vs. ex-US for several years in a row.
Five companies (Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook) are propping up the entire American stock market.
All other American companies have mediocre fundamentals on average.
Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
vtsax 100% is fine imo. i think vtsax/vtwax will likely get you to the same place in the end. reversion to the mean and all that but I appreciate a home team tilt as I believe this is still the best place for the entrepreneurial spirit. gvt/regime issues plague emerging markets and complacency hampers developed markets. comparatively speaking to the US IMO. certainly doesnt mean there isn't opportunity at all and I invest internationally but i'm definitely not all in.
Re: Is 100% VTSAX good for early twenties?
+1
Keep it simple and globally diversified.
"Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections than has been lost in corrections themselves." ~~ Peter Lynch