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.


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)

The following is a moderate-risk model portfolio constructed from the investment options of Alexander Green`s Gone Fishin Portfolio.

This portfolio is proactively monitored and rebalanced on a monthly basis when needed, ensuring it remains in line with its target allocation. We offer customization features, allowing subscribers to tailor the portfolio to align with their own risk tolerance and return expectations by changing risk profile parameter.

Our model portfolio is rooted in the MyPlanIQ Asset Allocation Composite (AAC) strategy. This dynamic (tactical) asset allocation and quantitative fund selection algorithm prioritize risk management by dynamically adjusting stock allocations based on prevailing asset momentum. Extensive research has shown that this momentum-based tactical approach can potentially reduce temporary losses while maintaining or outperforming traditional buy-and-hold strategies.

Both historical back test and real-time portfolio return and risk data are shown in the table on this page. These metrics are compared with stock and moderate allocation index funds.

Furthermore, subscribers have the option to explore alternative strategies such as Strategic Asset Allocation Optimal (SAA) and Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) to further customize their model portfolio. See our investment methodology for more details on the investment strategies