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Jack Bogle did not advocate for adding international equities to a portfolio as a means of diversification. [1] [1] https://www.morningstar.com/articles/885739

• tempestn 7y ago
  The fact that the Bogleheads forum is a useful source of information doesn't imply that Jack Bogle was right about everything.
  • scotty79 7y ago
    ... or that the Bogleheads forum is right about everything.
    • tempestn 7y ago
      Naturally. Like any forum there are a range of opinions there. I think if most reasonable people take an hour to familiarize themselves with an investment plan based on diversification and cost minimization though, they'll see its merits.
• baot 7y ago
  The reasons in the link are fairly ridiculous
  • hardlianotion 7y ago
    Please explain. I found the arguments quite reasonable and presented in a non-dogmatic way.
    • baot 7y ago
      It's just nationalism
• xchaotic 7y ago
  The argument that US businesses are already exposed to international issues anyway is a good. By investing in a US index you are unintentionally diversified