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Ted, "'Buy' clicking the link," did you mean buying a subscription? Clicking without buying doesn't work for me. Let's simplify the problem: just give the symbols for the funds and I can do my own due diligence. In addition, I really admire the great amount of work you do for the readers here. Thanks,
The link works fine for me, Ted. Interesting they mention the DFA fund, but very few individual investors have access to it. We use BISMX in this asset class, but PRIDX has a good option, too. Probably no great reason for most investors to have a holding in this asset class, but might fit those who want a little more kick to the Developed International position.
Funds mentioned: TIGAX ("broad all-cap fund") DFCSX ("European small-cap exposure") TVIVX (is Third Avenue even alive?) MISAX ("ranked in top 10% in its category on a five-year basis") GVIEX
Best place for long-term investors to have an allocation (especially active position) IMO. Over the longer-term I'd expect a premium over broader (cap-weighted) international exposure and its one of the areas where I believe active management can still add significant value. TCMPX is my pick here, and I've been invested basically since inception.
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Regards,
Ted
Clicking without buying doesn't work for me. Let's simplify the problem:
just give the symbols for the funds and I can do my own due diligence.
In addition, I really admire the great amount of work you do for the readers
here. Thanks,
Funds mentioned:
TIGAX ("broad all-cap fund")
DFCSX ("European small-cap exposure")
TVIVX (is Third Avenue even alive?)
MISAX ("ranked in top 10% in its category on a five-year basis")
GVIEX