I have about 15-20% of my portfolio in an international index fund. It has beat the returns in my U.S. index funds so far this year better than 3:1 (>13% ytd versus about 4%). However, even though it is an index fund, it's far from low risk which is why I've resisted the urge to try and multiply my gains by funneling more money into it
Thanks for the info. Actually, I'm trying to stay away from the entire stock market with this set of funds. The only reason is because as is 80% of all my total assets are already in the stock market in one shape or form (stocks, indexes, mutual) in both domestic and international. And i really don't this next chunk to be also.
I wanted to add additional positions to one particular fund: Vanguard Precious metals, but VPMSX is closed to new investors, and my current stake is in a retirement account- limiting how much I can add to that position.
The commodity market seems kinda risky…But honestly, I have no idea what it's about. I'll have to research that.
