From First ETF to Simple Plan: One‑Fund Portfolios for Your First 3 Years
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- A one‑fund portfolio uses a single broad ETF as your core instead of juggling many positions.
- Early on, regular contributions and staying invested often matter more than small allocation tweaks.
- Example 3‑year path: start with one fund and automated contributions, stay consistent, then reassess in year three and only add funds for clear reasons.
- Watch out for over‑complexity, frequent switching, and confusing simplicity with disengagement.
- Use a short checklist (time horizon, risk comfort, diversification, costs, behavior) to decide if a one‑fund start fits you.
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