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Investors are piling into bonds amid worries over a high-flying stock market

Investors are increasingly turning to investment-grade corporate bonds amid concerns over high stock market valuations. Bond ETFs in the U.S. attracted a record $51 billion in October, reflecting a strong demand for credit. Vanguard's Chris Alwine noted that while corporate bond spreads are tight, the preference is for higher-quality bonds. The U.S. stock market is experiencing a downturn, with the S&P 500 down 1.1%. The Fed's rate cuts are encouraging investors to seek income from bonds, particularly in the intermediate-term Treasury market.

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Multinational Stocks Soar as the Dollar Sinks

Multinational stocks are experiencing a surge as the U.S. dollar weakens. Investors are advised to adopt a diversified strategy, utilizing low-cost, tax-efficient ETFs like the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index (VTI) and the iShares Global 100 (IOO) ETF, which focuses on the largest multinationals. The IOO ETF has risen 19.2% this year, with significant technology exposure. A balanced portfolio should include around 20 stocks, combining blue chips and more aggressive options. Investors are encouraged to take profits periodically to avoid losses from market volatility.

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Thinking of Buying the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF? 3 Other ETFs Vanguard's Experts Think Could Be Even Better

Vanguard's experts caution against investing solely in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF due to its high valuation and recommend three alternative ETFs for better long-term returns. They suggest a portfolio allocation of 70% to fixed income and 30% to stocks, focusing on the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF and the Vanguard Total International Bond ETF for stability and yield. Additionally, they advocate for investing in U.S. value stocks over growth stocks for potentially higher returns in the next decade.

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