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Two Radical Investments – U.S. 4-Fund Portfolio vs. S&P 500

Two Radical Investments – U.S. 4-Fund Portfolio vs. S&P 500

Update: 2025-09-17
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In Part 2 of this 4-part series, Paul Merriman compares the accumulation results of the U.S. 4-Fund Portfolio against the S&P 500, using both all-equity and 60/40 strategies.

Paul analyzes five decades of data, showing how diversification affects returns, volatility, and long-term wealth creation.

Paul also highlights the tables you’ll want to download and follow along with as he explains the numbers:


Next week: We'll look at the distributions in retirement using the S&P 500 in both the 100% equity and 60% equities/ 40% bonds.

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Two Radical Investments – U.S. 4-Fund Portfolio vs. S&P 500

Two Radical Investments – U.S. 4-Fund Portfolio vs. S&P 500

Paul Merriman