I don’t understand this sentiment of remorse your poll gives, which seem to be shared by quite many in FIRE/investing discussions these days.
- This is nothing. I mean literally. VT isn’t only up LTM but also (just so) YTD. What are you guys doing when a -25% crisis hits?
- This was quite obvious and to be expected. Seldom was turmoil so clearly on the horizon in the last ten years (I even remarked on it in my Jan 1st post).
My general advice is always this: If this little headwind bothers you, you need to revisit your risk tolerance and likely reduce your equity exposure.