I've often said that I don't think that investing in the I Fund is a good idea. Here's a presentation given by Peter Zeihan, a geopolitical analyst, that explains why the US is on very solid footing economically and strategically, and the rest of the world is uncertain at best - especially the Euro and China.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BclcpfVn2rg
Why I don't invest in the I Fund
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Why I don't invest in the I Fund
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Re: Why I don't invest in the I Fund
I agree. There are times the I Fund will gain, but with only 2 active IFTs a month you simply cannot take advantage of its moves and then make IFTs in and out of the S and C funds.
Re: Why I don't invest in the I Fund
Thank you, I really enjoyed the video.Aitrus wrote:I've often said that I don't think that investing in the I Fund is a good idea. Here's a presentation given by Peter Zeihan, a geopolitical analyst, that explains why the US is on very solid footing economically and strategically, and the rest of the world is uncertain at best - especially the Euro and China.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BclcpfVn2rg
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