Fascinating Trend! Portfolio Internationalization
Lately, the search referrals I’m getting include a lot more “asset allocation international” type searches.
Are you guys also looking to internationalize your investment portfolios? I thought I mentioned this before, I’m bumping up my international portion by reallocating money to a second international fund which is less growth oriented and more blend/value. Seems I never said this when I search my posts, but yes, I’m now holding two international funds not just one.
Unfortunately, I’m not sure I am going to do a full rebalance and sell stuff to buy stuff. I was doing lazy rebalancing by changing my 401K contribution allocations. But that’s a little moot right now since I’ve stopped the 401k contributions altogether for the rest of the year.
What about you? Are you doing lazy rebalancing like me or an actual rebalance into more international funds?
thisisbeth wrote:
My allocation has always had a good chunk in international, but earlier this spring I added a second international index fund to my portfolio.
Posted on 25-Oct-07 at 1:08 pm | Permalink
Mrs. Micah wrote:
I plan to get into foreign indexes in a few years. Right now I just need to start investing in anything (still getting together a starting amount). But I think it’s a good trend, esp. with the dollar’s decline!
Posted on 25-Oct-07 at 3:13 pm | Permalink
Andrew Stevens wrote:
I’ve been pretty heavily invested in international stocks for years. Not sure I’m as high on them now (though I think everybody should have some international exposure). I’m guessing the dollar is pretty near its bottom now, but it’s been a good ride for international stocks these past few years.
As for rebalancing, I do “lazy” rebalancing in my ETFs to avoid fees. In my 401(k), it’s set to automatically rebalance every quarter. (I put the lazy in quotes, because that’s actually a lot more work for me, since it’s not automated.)
Posted on 25-Oct-07 at 9:04 pm | Permalink
plonkee wrote:
I’m about 25% in international more by luck than design. I usually take the lazy route to portfolio rebalancing, though so that can change a bit.
Posted on 26-Oct-07 at 6:23 am | Permalink