facebookI would like to diversify my ETFs portfolio and i'm not too sure if i'm doing it right? - Seedly

Anonymous

16 Apr 2021

General Investing

I would like to diversify my ETFs portfolio and i'm not too sure if i'm doing it right?

If i RSP into 2 ETFs monthly, AAXJ (MSCI Core Asia Ex Japan) and VT (Vanguard Total World Stock), is this a good diversification?

This is on top of putting in $100-$150 into roboadvisors like syfe and stashaway too

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thefrugalstudent

16 Apr 2021

Founder at thefrugalstudent.com

Hi Anon,

I think your ETF portfolio itself is fine! Those are 2 good ETFs to own. However, do note that since you're also invested in Syfe and SA, you more than likely have significant overlap in terms of a world ETF. If that's what you want, then that's fine. Otherwise, you may want to consider cutting down on one of them (perhaps a Robo due to the fees).

Also, another thing to note would be how much you pay in fees for your RSPs as a % of your investment. Ie if you RSP $100 and pay $1 in fees, that's a 1% fee which is quite high, in which case you're better off using a Robo as of now until you can set aside a bigger amount, or if you shift some of your allocations from Robos to the RSP.

Hope this helps & all the best!

Regards,

thefrugalstudent

Kenneth Lou

16 Apr 2021

Co-founder at Seedly

Actually why not just focus on your Robo-advisors if you starting base is not high. (Eg $100 to $200) a month.

Diversification to me only would make sense at any amounts larger than $10,000 because of the concept around "don't putting eggs in one basket" holds true.

Chris

16 Apr 2021

Owner and Writer at Tortoisemoney.com

Essentially, by choosing this two ETFs, you're taking VT (a world index ETF) and increasing the Asia...

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