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Portfolio Advice: HJPN vs NDIA for Final 10% — Should I Stick With US/AUS/EU Only?
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Hi all, I’m building a long-term ETF portfolio as follows: 40% IVV (US) 20% NDQ (US tech) 20% A200 (Australia) 10% VEQ (Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ)) For the final 10%, I’m deciding between HJPN (Japan, currency-hedged) and NDIA (India Nifty 50). I prefer not to invest in broad group ETFs (like emerging markets) due to personal views on certain countries they include. Would adding Japan or India improve diversification, or would it be better to consolidate into US, AUS, and Europe? Also, considering recent performance(Low?), are these(Japan or India) worth to consider or actually good based based on historical performances? Keen to hear your thoughts and any critique.
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This is why most people tend to pick overseas funds which have most of the countries all in a single fund. Things like VGS, VTS/VEU, and so on.
Then you don’t have to pick and choose and worry about which one to add for diversification. But if you’re wanting to avoid certain markets, that makes it trickier.
As for Japan or India, it’s just gonna be a bet either way (I have no clue which one would do better). I would personally gravitate towards a more diversified approach, but understand some people like taking a bet on a certain country for a part of their portfolio.
If you have a favourite, by all means, but it’s tough to say which one might perform better – India has a growing population and a lot of progress to be made, but Japan is wealthier and arguably has more professional / better managed companies.
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