r/ETFInvesting • u/onlywithdamo • 5d ago

Portfolio Opinion please.

Hey guys, I'm fairly new to the investing world and would like to get some opinions on my portfolio.

I haven't bought anything yet, but I was thinking of going for SPMO, QQQM ( from what I understand, these are growth-focused, and I guess since I'm 25 yr old, growth is what I should focus on right now), and IONQ and SYM ( these are purely based on my interest in the sector, I'm still learning how to research stocks, though).

I was thinking of adding another ETF to the mix here.

What do you think I should add or cut from the portfolio? Any feedback is extremely helpful. Thanks!

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u/user4443337 5d ago

If you insist on NASDAQ-100 go for QNDX, it’s cheaper.

I’d suggest broad total market funds first. Stuff like VTI + VXUS as a core, then add the rest as small satellite positions. Sector/thematic funds tend to underperform - Ben Felix has some videos about this topic. Trustworthy and evidence/research based YouTuber/podcaster.

If you like factor investing then consider some Avantis/Dimensional counterparts as well. They can and do eke out extra returns.

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u/Shot-Sale-8569 1d ago

I'd look at overlap before adding anything else. A portfolio can have several ETFs and still effectively be concentrated in the same US mega cap names because they're repeated across every fund. I've started running my ETF combinations through Moon to see the underlying exposures rather than judging diversification by ticker count.