When I think wild-child, I think young and high risk/reward. I am looking to invest long term ( >15yrs). 1.) MGK vs. VUG: Head-To-Head ETF Comparison The table below compares many ETF metrics between MGK and VUG. Expensive but if it keeps gaining like that I guess it's worth it. Will you hit the home runs you might hit in an all-equity portfolio? Pretty standard no frills. In general boglehead philosophy would be to be well diversified. Bogleheads are die-hard fans of Jack Bogle and index fund investing in general - Jack Bogle founded Vanguard, is the father of index funds and an all-around inspiration for people who want to engage in passive investments (generally stocks and bonds) for a long-term return that will beat active alternatives. I'd got with Google. Vug is similar to mgk but spread over 250 growth companies instead of mgk's 100. Press J to jump to the feed. They have been doing miserably since their inception. I think it's missing some key players in tech, both big and small which will be a detriment to growth long-term. Here's a list from various people who are much more knowledgeable than I. You already said you have a high risk tolerance. BND - the total U.S. bond market, weighted based on your age and/or risk tolerance.
Heard good things about it. However, it's actually got a better tech bend IMO. Maybe the answer is to transfer to a better brokerage? I ask because VIG's extra dividend yield is negligible when you factor in the extra .05% expense ratio.
Your goal with a diversified portfolio is not for everything to go up or down at once, that's basically the opposite of diversification, FENY for oil XLF Financials IEMV for Emerging Markets.
For instance, if I own a US stock market ETF such as VOO (S&P 500), adding an ETF with mainly US stock market exposure, let's say VB (Small Caps) will not achieve a great deal of diversification. In general boglehead philosophy would be to be well diversified. But one day :) Thank you for the suggestion. So when the US market goes down, my whole portfolio goes down. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. All in all, there’s nothing wrong with MKG as an ETF per se but I don’t know why you would be tilting your portfolio in those three directions. Heavy on vanguard etfs I also hold a little of sector specifics with concentrations of Consumer Goods and Tech. VOO is only 500 holdings and MGK is only 142 (most of which are found in VOO). I do 67% VTI and 33% VXUS.
Can someone also explain to me why I'm seeing so many articles hyping up VEA and VWO? You're overweighting mids by more than a factor of 3, and overweighting small caps by a factor of 15. Compare fees, performance, dividend yield, holdings, technical indicators, and many … A diversified take on the S&P 500, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) is an excellent way to match the market, as the five-year chart shows it does almost … They have been doing miserably since their inception. I have a lot of friends that were Sharebuilder customers (M1 predecessor). Any allocation you give to bonds is to help you sleep at night - not because bonds are a smart investment at that age. You added US REITs and intermediate US bonds with weights that don't seem to relate to any metric I can think of off the top of my head. MGK has performed close to VGT, has a 4-star rating from Morningstar, and has a lower expense ratio and is cheaper per share, but has fewer stocks in it than VGT, though it covers more industries than just tech. VGT is 20% AAPL anyway, which I could get from large cap 2.) Is VIG considered significantly less risky than VOO? (Vanguard has given them both a 4/5). Mega-Cap, which is funny because most people who do a capitalization tilt are overweight in small cap rather than large cap. All of my brokerage accounts -- Schwab, Etrade, TDA -- support DRIP on popular ETFs like VGT and MGK. VTI and VOO have substantial overlap, is there a reason you hold both? Hello r/investing, I invest in VGT and MGK on a monthly basis. I haven't used it personally but thats what I understood from reading about it. Preface, I'm still pretty new to ETFs, so I'm curious to hear your more experienced perspectives. But they both have the same idea. Check out VIGAX it's Mutual fund version of VUG which is very similar to MGK, https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/MGK/holding, https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/VUG/holding, https://investor.vanguard.com/mutual-funds/profile/overview/vigax.
They are a pretty terrific broker for people starting out. 3. But you'll also avoid getting blown up in a bad year. 100% for people pre-retirement. MGK is more interesting but again is bit risky at current valuations. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed.
I am pretty satisfied and dont necessarily want to change my strategy. Sorry I dont think I understand your response? Both are good options for what you say you want to accomplish so it comes down to where you want it to come from and which you think is more reliable. I'm in the same position you are, and originally I thought I wanted to go VGT for tech exposure.
NO. Unlike some companies (Apple) it reinvests into moonshot products that change the world. I am investing 80% in ishares MSCI Core World Acc. Not in it yet but ARKQ is a good way to get a slice of Amazon and Telsa. I’d recommend a fund that tracks the market. Hello there, Romanian citizen here and as most of you know, the laws in Europe don't "allow" you to own some USA ETFs or stocks. Intel INTC, +0.74% reported a decline in profit and revenue from the …
Scwab is underated here. Motif is ahead technically but the margin and simplicity of M1 is quite impressive. Just wondering - would it be better to shift to Vanguard due to company structure? I agree. What's your opinion on this? The tech sector itself might be a gamble, where as betting on larger companies to do well is less of a gamble. They also have some other ETFs that you may be interested in that are more speculative. After revamping my portfolio recently, I am primarily investing in VTI and VXUS, but I also want a little more exposure to technology/riskier growth since I'm looking long-term. Where in the world is that? I'll start with my suggestions: VFV - Vanguard S&P500 ETF. I love their funds and etfs.
eg Vanguard FTSE All-World Acc. Is that not how I do it?? Stocks ETFs are stock ETFs … Better ETFs would younger tech/innovation leaning companies. Intel Corp. data-center sales sank more than expected in the third quarter, sending shares down 10% in after-hours trading Thursday. I have mgk and a smaller postion in vug. So you could get partial shares of like Amazon without having to buy a whole share (1500ish?). Cookies help us deliver our Services. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. Have you tried googling it? Schwab ETFs FTW! All in all, there’s nothing wrong with MKG as an ETF per se but I don’t know why you would be tilting your portfolio in those three directions. Press J to jump to the feed. Does it make sense to get 1 fund instead of 2? Growth, which has been killing it lately compared to Value. Understand Vanguard's principles for investing success.
Why don't you try to convince us that it isn't? I just stumbled upon the ProShares MSCI Transformational Changes ETF (ANEW).
It has too much Apple, which currently has tremendous valuation and a good chance at trading sideways for years. To optimize this strategy, you need to find uncorrelated assets to invest in. The US has outperformed international lately, but may well not going forward. 24 years old with high risk tolerance. I personally stop there. VGT is a poor tech ETF. I thought it would be interesting to compile opinions on the top 3 ETF's every portfolio should consider owning. Per their own explanations, they split their portfolio over 4 categories of "Transformational Changes", with 25% allocated to each, and no more than 2% in any company. Although with hints of an oversupply of phones I might have to reconsider. I'll take up 5% while you're up 15% and down 10% while you're down 40% all-day long. It doesn't include key tech leaders in top holdings. Some good examples are SKYY, FDN, QQQJ. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Can someone also explain to me why I'm seeing so many articles hyping up VEA and VWO? XLE, SLV, and UNG. I am happy with the funds but since these are ETF funds which donot allow for automatic investments, I have to place orders manually. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
Opinions on VIG vs HDV? By the way, VOO is already 3.9% AAPL and MGK is 8.7% AAPL. FWIW VMGAX is the same thing for MGK but the minimum is even higher at $5m. Hello r/investing, I invest in VGT and MGK on a monthly basis.I am happy with the funds but since these are ETF funds which donot allow for automatic investments, I have to place orders manually. There’s no reason you couldn’t include MGK … If you love mid and small caps (i.e. Stocks ETFs are stock ETFs regardless of the style.
Are there equivalent mutual funds which have similar underlying tech stock exposure for which I can enroll in automatic investments. Are there equivalent mutual funds which have similar underlying tech stock exposure for which I can enroll in automatic investments.
Welcome to the Exchange Traded Funds subreddit. There isn't any discussion after that that doesn't involve your feelings. Stocks ETFs are stock ETFs regardless of the style.
XEC - iShares Emerging Markets ETF. For instance, if I own a US stock market ETF such as VOO (S&P 500), adding an ETF with mainly US stock market exposure, let's say VB (Small Caps) will not achieve a great deal of diversification. Thanks in advance!
But if Tech continues to dominate, MGK will still do well. At first glance, it looks like they have the same risk as direct trades.
Assuming you had no stock/etf/mutual funds (or any investments for that matter in your portfolio), which etfs would you pick today, if you're planning on holding on to it for at least a year?
You’ve got three distinct tilts or styles here: US only, rather than market cap balanced between the US and the rest of the world.
It really honestly comes down to what you want extra weight towards. and 20% in ishares MSCI Emerging Acc. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. 2. So instead of adding VB, if I add corporate bonds that's good. If i add government bonds that's even better. I dont know lol, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Yes, I know UNG has drag, but the downside risk at these levels are tiny(at least I hope). Sure it's established, but its relatively cheap now, in part because COVID impacted ad spend. VOO (50%), VO (25%), and VBR (25%) with a Vanguard non-retirement account (to avoid commissions). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Compare ETFs vs. mutual funds. There’s no reason you couldn’t include MGK in your portfolio but also no compelling reason to.
VITAX is literally the mural fund equivalent of VGT with the caveat of needing 10k fund minimum. It's shocking how many ETF "investors" completely ignore asset class diversification. I am pretty new to personal finance and investing but have been really inspired by O'Shaughnessy's book What Works on Wall Street.. VT - 55%% , VNQ (or another real asset fund) - 10%, BIV - 35%. )If you're young, you should invest in stocks. VEA and VWO should be less correlated to VOO than VO and VBR, because they cover geographically different areas.