I have run a 90%+ equity portfolio, which I would describe as balanced (well I would , wouldn't I
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I have no idea what I will get over the next 10 years, but I rather hope to do better than 5%, I do think the next 10 years will be different to the last 6 or 7 years and have moved from an almost totally passive approach, to a much more diverse portfolio, using mainly Investment Trusts.
I was just reading a blog post from an experienced Investor from 4 years ago, saying the good times were coming to an end....it was only when I got to the end, that I realised it was written four years ago, because of the relevance of the commentary to recent events and the generally anticipated future now. Expect the unexpected.
Passive investing is great, everyone says so.....