Sixteen percent of the portfolio is Barclays iShares TIPS Bond Fund, an ETF that buys government bonds indexed to inflation, or peaks, which are United States Roth. "Right now, I have fear of inflation," said he recommended waiting for the real returns to the height of at least 2% by buying more than the minimum. Obligations that are designed to keep pace with inflation. However, I do not think that is the best time to buy TIPS, because the real return (net return of inflation) are very low.
Alternatives: M. He advises clients to 4% in Vanguard REIT ETF, which invests in real estate investment trusts, or REITs, companies that buy office buildings, hotels and other properties. He says he has not contributed to the recent decline in the market since the crisis originated in the housing market. Roth believes that the investment property can provide some diversification of stocks and bonds and the stock market crash of 2000-02. He advises his clients to the REIT ETF tax-deferred accounts such as individual retirement accounts, since a large part of the REIT's income is taxed as ordinary income.
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