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The high weighting of U.S. stocks, the low diversification relevant to performance, the MSCI World Index’s high maximum drawdown, this ETF’s relatively high costs at 0.2% per annum, the absence of emerging markets, and the long-term, systematic underperformance relative to factors such as the MSCI World Momentum—have you considered all of that as well?
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Thanks, and I’ve definitely given it some thought. I keep EM and small-cap stocks separate, as well as gold and money market funds. Momentum would certainly be more exciting. But my current investment goal is increasingly to have to be as “clever” as possible. That’s why I’m investing 50k in IWDA, and on we go. 😉
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@Epi …the long-term performance, combined with relatively low volatility, is actually quite decent—and thus better than many investments that carry significantly more risk.
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@G_Capital I agree with you 100% that the MSCI World is better than many other options.
However, it’s also worse than many other options. And why settle for mediocrity when you’ve already put in so much effort?
However, it’s also worse than many other options. And why settle for mediocrity when you’ve already put in so much effort?
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@BoringToFreedom Okay. But I don't think $XDEM, for example, is that complicated.
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@Epi Which one would be better? Just asking myself.
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@Epi You rate MSCI World lower than some other indices. I'm curious to know what those other indices are.
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@Epi Fair point. XDEM isn't complicated. But to me, "simple" also means not chasing after every potential return upgrade.
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@BoringToFreedom That's fine. You also have to tailor your investment strategy to your own mindset. And the logic behind the MSCI World Index is, at least, easier to understand than that of the MSCI World Momentum Index. Even if its performance is objectively worse...
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