Should an American investor hold international stocks, or just own the U.S.? It’s one of the more debated questions in portfolio construction, and reasonable, sophisticated people land on opposite sides. Warren Buffett and John Bogle both built their case for staying entirely in U.S. stocks. Meanwhile, nearly every target-date fund and diversified model portfolio —Continue reading “International Stocks”
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Total Stock Market vs. S&P 500
Investors seeking broad exposure to the U.S. stock market typically choose between two options: the S&P 500 index or a total market index. Over the long run, the difference between them is unimportant. Yet many investors still find themselves overanalyzing the choice. Both options hold only U.S. companies, so international stocks are a separate decision.Continue reading “Total Stock Market vs. S&P 500”
