Core ETF portfolio

Hi Kyle.

You’re correct in thinking that VEU would offer something different to what is covered there already. Basically anything that’s non US and non Aussie would diversify.

So VEU for global ex-US, or VGE or EMKT for emerging markets, or maybe even a real estate index such as REIT or DJRE or GLPR.

There’s a lot to choose from, it depends really how much you want to add to your portfolio, more isn’t always better ;)

Hello and welcome to the Pearler community!

It’s great to see you’re thinking strategically about diversifying your investment portfolio beyond the heavy focus on US and Australian markets, particularly within the tech sector. Considering your current holdings in NDQ, JNDQ, STW, and FANG, you’re right to consider broadening your exposure to mitigate risks and enhance potential returns.

Since you’ve already looked into VEU, which offers broad exposure to markets outside the US and Canada, here are a few other avenues you might explore to diversify your portfolio:

1. Emerging Markets ETFs: Consider ETFs like VGE (Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF) or IEM (iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF). These funds invest in a diverse range of companies located in emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil, and Russia. Emerging markets can offer growth potential, though they also come with higher volatility and risk.

2. Global Sector ETFs: If you’re interested in specific sectors that are not overly concentrated in the US or Australia, look into global sector ETFs. For example, IXJ (iShares Global Healthcare ETF) provides exposure to healthcare companies worldwide, diversifying sector-specific risks across different regions.

3. International Small-Cap ETFs: Small-cap stocks are often less correlated with global economic trends and can offer unique growth opportunities. ETFs like VISM (Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF) provide exposure to small-cap companies across developed markets outside of the U.S.

4. Sustainable/ESG-focused ETFs: For a different approach, consider ETFs that focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Examples include ESGI (Vanguard International Shares Global ESG Select Index ETF) and ETHI (BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF). These not only offer geographical diversification but also align with sustainabl

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