Alexander Green`s Gone Fishin Portfolio
Investment Model Portfolios

Alexander Green proposed this The Gone Fishin' Portfolio which was outlined in his book 'The Gone Fishin' Portfolio'. Based on the book, the following is the allocation using Vanguard low cost index funds (in the popular Bogleheads forum, there is a discussion thread devoted to this portfolio):

Vanguard Total Stock Market Index (VTSMX) - 15% 
Vanguard Small-Cap Index (NAESX) - 15% 
Vanguard European Stock Index (VEURX) - 10% 
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index (VPACX) - 10% 
Vanguard Emerging Markets Index (VEIEX) - 10% 
Vanguard Short-term Bond Index (VFSTX) - 10% 
Vanguard High-Yield Corporates Fund (VWEHX) - 10% 
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund (VIPSX) - 10% 
Vanguard REIT Index (VGSIX) - 5% 
Vanguard Precious Metals Fund (VGPMX) - 5%

It is rebalanced once a year. MyPlanIQ maintains this static or lazy portfolio here.

Based on the http://www.gonefishinportfolio.com web site, the following is the historical performance from 2003-2009 which matches exactly to MyPlanIQ's Alex Green Gone Fishin Lazy Portfolio :

This portfolio should be compared with this plan's SAA or TAA growth portfolios as it has 20% safe fixed income exposure and in MyPlanIQ, we classify High Yield bond as a risky asset.


Investment options of Alexander Green`s Gone Fishin Portfolio

Total Available Funds: 10
Asset Class Ticker Description
US EQUITY
LARGE BLEND VTSMX VTSMX (Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx)
SMALL BLEND NAESX NAESX (Vanguard Small Cap Index)
Emerging Market
DIVERSIFIED EMERGING MKTS VEIEX VEIEX (Vanguard Emerging Mkts Stock Idx)
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
EUROPE STOCK VEURX VEURX (Vanguard European Stock Index)
DIVERSIFIED PACIFIC/ASIA VPACX VPACX (Vanguard Pacific Stock Index)
FIXED INCOME
High Yield Bond VWEHX VWEHX (Vanguard High-Yield Corporate)
Short-Term Bond VFSTX VFSTX (Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade)
Inflation-Protected Bond VIPSX VIPSX (Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs)
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE VGSIX VGSIX (Vanguard REIT Index)
Others
Natural Resources VGPMX VGPMX (Vanguard Precious Metals and Mining)

Investment model portfolios

We provide two types of investment model portfolios for Alexander Green`s Gone Fishin Portfolio participants. You can customize and follow a model portfolio in your plan account.

Types of portfolio strategies

These portfolios are proactively monitored and rebalanced on a monthly basis when needed, ensuring it remains in line with its target allocation.

Let us know (Email us) if you need help to create a custom model portfolio for your plan.

Example model portfolios

The following provides historical returns for example model portfolios with a moderate risk profile (at most 60% in stocks) and their comparison with benchmark index funds. You can customize these portfolios according to your own risk profile.

Strategic Asset Allocation Model Portfolio

The following portfolio is based on the MyPlanIQ Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) strategy.

The return data shown below all delayed by 3 months. Their latest dates are all the same: 10/31/2024.
AR inception is since 12/31/2000.
Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Inception
Alexander Green`s Gone Fishin Portfolio Strategic Asset Allocation - Optimal Moderate NA 20.97% 1.70% 6.11% 5.25% 6.50% 6.28% 6.65%
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 37.82% 8.86% 15.20% 12.89% 14.04% 10.46% 8.70%
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 22.89% 2.25% 6.63% 6.01% 7.19% 6.10% 5.79%

Tactical Asset Allocation Model Portfolio

The following portfolio is based on the MyPlanIQ Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) strategy.

The return data shown below all delayed by 3 months. Their latest dates are all the same: 10/31/2024.
AR inception is since 12/31/2000.
Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Inception
Alexander Green`s Gone Fishin Portfolio Tactical Asset Allocation Moderate NA 21.58% 1.54% 6.44% 5.71% 7.42% 8.96% 9.15%
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 37.82% 8.86% 15.20% 12.89% 14.04% 10.46% 8.70%
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 22.89% 2.25% 6.63% 6.01% 7.19% 6.10% 5.79%