Vanguard FTSE All-World Ex-US ETF

The article explains how investors can build a well-diversified portfolio using just three ETFs instead of analyzing hundreds of individual stocks. It recommends a strategic asset allocation approach based on age and suggests three core ETFs: one for U.S. stocks, one for international stocks, and one for bonds. This streamlined approach provides ...

Pasadena Private Wealth increased its stake in the Bluerock Private Real Estate Fund by 887,464 shares worth $14.03 million in Q1 2026. The fund now represents 4.4% of the advisor's assets under management. BPRE offers a 9% market distribution rate and 13.1% tax-equivalent yield, trading at a discount to its net asset value.

Two international ETFs with similar performance are compared, with IEFA focusing on developed markets and VEU covering both developed and emerging markets. Both offer broad international equity exposure with low expense ratios and comparable returns.

The article discusses how US stocks have historically outperformed global stocks in the long run, despite recent underperformance. It recommends investing in the Liberty All Star Equity Fund (USA) to take advantage of the current discount and earn a 9.5% dividend yield.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that the growing national debt is a threat to the U.S. economy, despite the stock market's recent record highs. Investors should consider diversifying their portfolios to mitigate potential risks from the unsustainable debt trajectory.