How does an investor set up a passive, index based ETF portfolio? What should the asset allocation be?
Here’s one idea. It’s called the Easy ETF Portfolio.
| Asset Class | Allocation | Name | Ticker | MER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Bond | 25% | Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF | VSB | 0.15% |
| Canadian Equity | 25% | iShares S&P/TSX Composite Index Fund | XIC | 0.27% |
| US Equity | 25% | Vanguard Total US Stock Market ETF | VTI | 0.06% |
| International Equity | 25% | Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | VXUS | 0.18% |