Recommends a 30-40% VXUS allocation for global diversification, saying even 20% is light.
VXUS — LONG The author argues that a 30-40% allocation to VXUS is common and appropriate because global diversification is important. Starting to buy VXUS now and continuing through good and bad times is a lesson application rather than market timing. The main risk cited is behavioral—abandoning the allocation when US stocks outperform.
Ift you start buying VXUS now because you've learned global diversification is probably important and continue buying it during both good and bad times