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Variable Portfolio: Japan
1 year ago
by Craig Rowland
in Investing
My thoughts go out to those in Japan and I know that such a resourceful people will recover from this catastrophe.
With the Japanese markets in panic over the events happening in that country, it could be an interesting Variable Portfolio investment. In this way you can support the Japanese companies that have brought the world many innovations and new technology through the years by owning their stock at a favorable discount.
One ETF to consider for this is the iShares MSCI Japan Index. Ticker symbol: EWJ. This ETF features a low 0.54% expense ratio (for an international fund) and exposure to all major Japanese industry sectors.
Other ways to help are to contribute directly through charitable relief operations. Google lists many resources here:
2010-11-07 – The Variable Portfolio and Listener Questions
1 year ago
In this episode I discuss the Variable Portfolio. I also answer reader questions about the cash allocation and whether the Permanent Portfolio is only good for preserving wealth or if it can grow savings.
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The Variable Portfolio
3 years ago
Harry Browne advised that you should invest the money you can’t afford to lose in the Permanent Portfolio strategy. This strategy, as discussed in his books and on this site, provides stable returns with low volatility year after year with enough diversification to protect against large losses of capital. It’s boring, yet profitable.
But what if you think you can beat the market? What if you want the excitement of stock trading? Suppose you have some money you can afford to lose? What to do? Simple: You want a Variable Portfolio.
The Variable Portfolio is for speculation and is done with money you can afford to lose. This is money that if you were to wake up tomorrow to find it gone it wouldn’t affect your retirement plans, children’s college savings, home down payment, etc. It’s money that you’re willing to gamble on losing or striking it big.
