u/markv9401

Please, let's refrain from "no one knows", "as good as looking into a crystal ball telling the future" and that sort. I know that all ETFs are nothing but lots of stocks and stocks cannot be predicted for sure. I'm merely asking from a logical point of view since I'm a beginner and I'd like to attempt making an educated, rational decision now.

Okay so now that we're over with my disclaimer, I'd like to invest on a long-term (year[s]). In my country there's a special kind of long-term investment account where after 5 years I won't have to pay taxes for any profit so I'm thinking in terms of 5 years (will most likely reinvest/"renew" for another and another and so on).

I'm thinking 70% VWCE (FTSE) + 30% SXR8 (SP500). I know SXR8 is mostly a subset of VWCE for around ~50-60%. I'm doing lump sum. Does this sound like a rational portfolio to you? Again, not asking you to promise me I'll be doing this and that so damn good, I'm asking if I'm doing something irresponsible and stupid or if this is something some/most of you could agree on being an educated, rational decision. (Not /the/ good way, but is this /one of the/ good ways to go?)

Thank you!

Just a reminder that you might want to upgrade the bearings in your pivot (or try them out if you're using washers right now). I have no affiliation with the seller, in fact, I won't even link it. Search for "XM-18 bearing". These are night and day compared to crappy stop bearings and are way better than Skiffs too, sadly, since these actually come with a steel washer to protect the Ti frame(s). On top of that, there are more balls and are multi-row. Really smooth and solid action. I'm definitely a washer guy but I tried these out and I have to admit, I like them too much. Oh well.. at least I don't feel guilty running those balls against the Ti

https://preview.redd.it/7s5oueq5zj0h1.png?width=576&format=png&auto=webp&s=60c2b1c7f86770e55ad39107afa046d821b952a5

I was kind of a fool and I got my small Sebenzas in single-stud version. Also, I have an old and really cool Inkosi that already has a 3rd party stud, single-sided. I'd like to get some for both a large Inkosi and a small Sebenza, so I can have them both dual-sided.

I probably wouldn't do it if it was dual, but single is easy enough to get out and I mean I might as well go for a little more comfy ones. That implies the question: do you know any cool, steel or titanium thumbstuds that are dual-sided, not shrink-fit (screw ons only!) and fit the look & feel of CRKs? Preferably something comfy :)

Thanks