Who Should NOT Invest in Total Market Index Funds?
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 Published On May 11, 2023

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I have told you in many of my videos that low-cost total market index funds are the most sensible investments for most people - just own the market. I stand by that statement, but as true as it is, there is a lot more nuance to making good asset allocation decisions. How do you know if you’re like most people? And if you’re not like most people, how should your portfolio be different from the market?

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