I’ve previously laid out the case for and against holding international exposure. Both sides have real merit. But I didn’t tell you what I actually do with my own money. Here it is: I hold zero international stocks. My retirement accounts and my taxable brokerage are all VTI, all the time. No VXUS, no VEA,Continue reading “My All-American Portfolio”
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The Psychology of a Losing Position
Every investor eventually holds a losing position. Whether it’s a stock that has dropped 10% or 40%, the experience is remarkably consistent: it feels different from a paper loss on an index fund you’ve held for a decade. Individual positions come with a story—a reason you bought, a price you paid, an expectation you formed.Continue reading “The Psychology of a Losing Position”
