ETF model portfolios can be simple or complicated, but I believe every investor should have at least one ETF model portfolio "handy." For individual investors who like to "keep it super simple ...

A simple 60% stocks/40% bonds model using the Vanguard total stock market fund VTI and the Vanguard total bond market fund BND would've returned just under 15% in 2024, according to the Lazy ...

Model portfolios free up valuable time for investors, allowing them to devote their energy elsewhere without worrying about their investments. They can be an easy solution for investors who are ...

The Investment Model is built upon having a different portfolio for each stage of the business cycle which was derived from the performance of the fund categories shown below over the past 24 years.

But they still trailed a simple 60/40 model that is far less expensive. LCH Investments released its annual list of the top 20 money managers of all time, who have made $855 billion cumulatively ...

With more than 2,500 different funds to choose from today, the ETF marketplace makes it simple to build a portfolio as simple or as complex as you'd prefer. Today, we're going to focus on simplicity.

The Strategy: Basic Guidelines Our rules for the portfolio are simple: Keep the average expense ratio under 0.10%. Ensure an 80/20 mix of equities and bonds (you can vary this how you deem fit).