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[–] MoonlightFox@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Not buying US for a while. 60% exposure is already too much.

Buying European until my portfolio is 30% European. Then I will buy global index funds again, preferably a mix that excludes the US. Don't want more than 20-30% in US stocks. The political risk is too high in my opinion

[–] douglasg14b@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

As someone who is both new to trading and who has only had exposure to US index funds. What are some European funds you recommend?

[–] Dead_or_Alive@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

VGK is a FTSE ETF that I’ve held since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It has done well even with the recent drop.

VYMI is a European dividend fund that is fairly stable and generates dividend revenue. However you won’t see huge valuation swings.

Just keep in mind Europe doesn’t have a good track record of growth in newer high tech industry. Since 2000 the US and China have outperformed it. However past results don’t indicate future performance… but if Europe doesn’t enact major economic reforms, I wouldn’t put much faith in it.

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