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- Thu Jun 18, 2020 2:33 pm
- Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Portfolios - When Harry met Benjamin
- Replies: 18
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Re: Portfolios - When Harry met Benjamin
As far as I can make out, there always seems to be a sweet spot that includes an element of home bias. Too much international, at least for a UK investor, results in deeper/longer draw-downs.
- Thu Mar 08, 2018 9:45 am
- Forum: Stocks
- Topic: What to Make of High Stock Allocation Proponents
- Replies: 21
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What to Make of High Stock Allocation Proponents
I'm a regular reader of various FI blogs and have noticed that many advocate for a higher allocation to stocks (80-100% in some cases) and specifically no gold. Fine. Each to their own. However, they seem to be suggesting that holding just a few years worth of cash or bonds to "smooth the ride&...
- Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:40 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: UK Permanent Portfolio - please advise!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4956
Re: UK Permanent Portfolio - please advise!
Hello, It's good to hear from other UK investors. I too am with iWeb and noticed they don't offer IGLN. I wasn't sure about holding SGLN for gold, so I opted instead for physical in the form of 1oz Britannias which are CGT and VAT free and have no ongoing charge. Yes I know there could be storage/in...