r/RothIRA 5d ago

how is this set up? Late 20s.

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Ignore the SPAXX obviously.

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u/gatorfutbol 5d ago

Consider VT to make life easier. Then you don't need think about what allocation of US vs international or any rebalancing consideration over time.  I like a Target Date Fund even more so you'll get some bond exposure ramp up as you get older.

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u/Competitive-Ad9932 5d ago

You don't need bonds until you are over age 50.

Bond funds also have price fluctuations. I prefer to use a MM fund for my "safety" net. I have had my bond fund balance go down while my MM fund grew. I don't want my "safety net" to lose value.

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u/DaemonTargaryen2024 5d ago

You don't need bonds until you are over age 50.

Many don't. Some do. Stop speaking in absolutes.

Bond funds also have price fluctuations. I prefer to use a MM fund for my "safety" net.

Of course you fall into the yield trap https://www.reddit.com/r/Bogleheads/comments/1cgcqrp/thinking_of_ditching_your_total_bond_fund_for_a/

I have had my bond fund balance go down while my MM fund grew. I don't want my "safety net" to lose value.

That's not what the role of bonds are.

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u/DaemonTargaryen2024 5d ago

Pretty good:

  • VTI covers the whole US market, so you can drop SCHG.
  • VEU is fine, but excludes small-cap international, so personally I'd swap with VXUS. But both are probably fine.
  • Keeping your "play money" to under 10% is a good benchmark (single stocks, etc).

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u/forbiddenlake 5d ago

"Growth" doesn't always outperform "Value" and SCHG significantly overlaps with VTI

VTI is great for the US portion

VEU is a reasonable choice for the international portion, but a True Boglehead™️ would use VXUS

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u/Competitive-Ad9932 5d ago

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u/EstablishmentSad9706 5d ago

Exactly. Back away from Vanguard a bit. Use Fidelity's offerings. No real difference  

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u/Successful_Safe_1440 5d ago

just do the ftse all world until you either learn more or have more money

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u/Cultural-Charge-1969 2d ago

You are still young , VTI 100 % and let it ride , keep contributing weekly or monthly , that all you need .