Reading path 04 of 06 · My VEQT is down
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- Why Your VEQT Is Down (And Why That’s Probably Fine)Your VEQT is red. You’re stressed. Before you do anything, read this.
- Why Timing the Market Fails (And What to Do Instead)Everyone thinks they can spot the top or buy the dip. The data overwhelmingly says otherwise.
- Why Stocks Go Up (And Why That Matters for VEQT)Stocks have returned roughly 7-8% annually after inflation for over a century. That’s the equity risk premium at work, not luck. Understanding why gives you the conviction to hold.
- The Real Edge of Passive InvestingFees and diversification are only part of the case for passive investing. The strongest argument is that it protects you from yourself.
- Lump Sum vs DCA: How to Invest a Large Amount in VEQTYou have money to invest. Should you put it all in now or spread it over months? Here’s what the research says, and why the ‘wrong’ choice might still be right for you.
Other paths
Five more paths.
Next path: Spend it well. Then the other four, in order.
- Next path · I’m planning withdrawal.Spend it well.Spending VEQT in retirement: order, taxes, sequence risk.Start
- I want the long-form takes.Our Take: the essays.Strong opinions on covered calls, forex, currency, and home bias.Start
- I’m new to this.Start here.From ‘what’s an ETF’ to your first share, in five steps.Start
- I’m comparing alternatives.Pick a matchup.VEQT against XEQT, CAGE, VFV, VGRO, DIY, robos, and cash.Start
- I’m optimizing my accounts.Make the account work.TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, asset location, automation.Start