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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $45.29)
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Q: What percentage of a portfolio do you think should be non North American? Does that change if portfolio size is 500k, 2 mil, 5 mil?
Do you recommend fund or etf or individual stock, for someone with no knowledge and only buy stocks based on your recommendations? Which fund or etf?

Asked by Connie on January 30, 2026

5i Research Answer:

Much depends on personal goals and risk profile, but today we would consider 20% to 25% as a...

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