How to Create a 3 Fund Portfolio | A Beginner's Guide

Rob Berger • February 23, 2021
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This channel is dedicated to helping you achieve financial freedom. Videos cover everything from getting out of debt to investing for the very first time. TOPICS: --Getting out of debt --Creating a budget that works --Investing for retirement in a 401(k) or IRA --Buying a home --Improving your credit --Understanding insurance --Managing student loans --Finding the best banks and credit cards --Saving money ABOUT ME: I've been writing about personal finance and investing since 2007. After spending 25 years as a securities lawyer in Washington DC, I retired in 2016 to run my personal finance blog full time. Since then I've sold the blog, and now serve as the Deputy Editor of Forbes Money Advisor. I'm also the author of Retire Before Mom and Dad--The Simple Numbers Behind a Lifetime of Financial Freedom.

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Sallie Mae 14-Month No-Penalty CD now at 2.50% (via SaveBetter): https://go.robberger.com/sallie-mae-14-no-penalty-cd/yt- 3-Fund Portfolio: https://go.robberger.com/3-fund-portfolio/yt- 4-Fund Portfolio: https://go.robberger.com/4-fund-portfolio/yt- 5-Fund Portfolio: https://go.robberger.com/5-fund-portfolio/yt- 6-Fund Portfolio: https://go.robberger.com/6-fund-portfolio/yt- M1 Finance: https://go.robberger.com/m1finance/yt- Tools & Resources 📚 My Book (of course): https://amzn.to/2MsRJ9B ✅ Personal Capital: https://go.robberger.com/empower/yt- ✅ Checking accounts: https://www.allcards.com/best-checking-accounts/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=rb&utm_campaign=3fundportfolio ✅ Online savings accounts: https://www.allcards.com/best-online-savings-account-rates/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=rb&utm_campaign=3fundportfolio ✅ Free Investment Tracking Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TgS9I6k495XvBbUmjO7fzC05iAQM815Y7gbk2u2EbE0/edit?usp=sharing 0:00 3-Fund Portfolio 2:22 What is a 3-Fund Portfolio 4:20 Is a 3-Fund Portfolio diversified? 8:21 Historical Returns of a 3-Fund Portfolio 13:42 How to Create a 3-Fund Portfolio 18:00 What mutual funds or ETFs to Use 20:40 M1 Finance & 3-Fund Portfolio 26:28 How to increase returns A three fund portfolio is a simple approach to investing that, as the name suggests, involves just three mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. In just three funds, an investor can build a diversified, low cost portfolio that's easy to manage. Popularized by the Bogleheads, the three fund portfolio is one of several "Lazy Portfolios." You don't let the Simplicity fool you. A three fund portfolio has outperformed most comparable actively managed portfolios Over the past several decades. In this article, we'll look at what comprises a 3-fund portfolio, its diversification, its historical returns, and how to easily build a 3-fund portfolio. We'll also look at a few ways you can supercharge the returns with a significant increase to volatility by adding a few more funds to the mix. #3fundportfolio #bogleheads #lazyportfolios ABOUT ME While still working as a trial attorney in the securities field, I started writing about personal finance and investing In 2007. In 2013 I started the Doughroller Money Podcast, which has been downloaded millions of times. Today I'm the Deputy Editor of Forbes Advisor, managing a growing team of editors and writers that produce content to help readers make the most of their money. I'm also the author of Retire Before Mom and Dad--The Simple Numbers Behind a Lifetime of Financial Freedom (https://amzn.to/3by10EE) LET'S CONNECT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C17-OMxa-7oRSaCtztObw?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/financialfreedomguy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Robert_A_Berger DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Your investment and other financial decisions are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research and seek professional advice as necessary. I am merely sharing my opinions. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning at no cost to you I earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, I only recommend products or services that (1) I believe in and (2) would recommend to my own mom.

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