u/ParkingVermicelli824

Image 1 — Core w/ Value vs. Core w/ Value + Momentum
Image 2 — Core w/ Value vs. Core w/ Value + Momentum

Core w/ Value vs. Core w/ Value + Momentum

I am looking for guidance on upgrading my portfolio. Currently, I just hold VTI + VXUS at 70% / 30% split. I like a slight USA tilt, but want to remain close to world weight. I have a relatively high risk tolerance. I will try to set it and leave it as but once a year for rebalancing. I am looking for the highest expected returns over a long horizon; I am about 30 years from retirement. Which of these portfolios would you choose:

Core holdings w/ value ETFS:

VOO: 50%

AVUV: 15%

VEU: 15%

AVDV: 10%

AVES: 5%

Stock picks: 5% 

OR

Core holdings w/ value + momentum ETFs

VOO: 40%

AVUV: 15%

SPMO: 10%

VEU: 10%

AVDV: 10%

IDMO: 5%

AVES: 5%

Stock picks: 5%  

I am thinking to go with VOO/VEU over VTI/VXUS for core because I want to eliminate small growth stocks from my portfolio, which I think tend to perform the worst. On my portfolio images, "GOOG" is in place for stock picks, as it will be core holding. However, I do like to tinker around a bit and so having 5% to tinker with will help my scratch that itch.

Which portfolio would you choose and why?

u/ParkingVermicelli824 — 2 days ago