If you’re like me, you’re probably exhausted from hearing the phrase, “we’re living through unprecedented times,” which this year applies to pretty much everything. Rising inflation, international turbulence, unexpected shortages, skyrocketing gas prices—just looking at your portfolio may cause you pain.
To keep up with the ebb and flow of the markets, investors are looking for outside perspectives. What is the right mix of investments in the current environment? And how should you be reacting to sudden market changes?
AAII members are discussing this very topic in the Allocation Strategies Community. Barry J. asked the robust online community, “What changes, if any, are you making to your asset allocations to realign your investments with your goals? How do you address the ‘known knowns’ and ‘known unknowns’?”
And in just a few minutes, Barry J. had countless members providing their unique perspective on how they’ve been navigating the market and adjusting their allocation. Kendrick M. shared his allocation of “85% to short-term inflation-protected Treasury bond ETFs.” Christopher V. is “moving out of longer-duration bond funds into floating rate funds.”
The AAII Community is a vibrant, active “collective investor brain” where you can bounce ideas and strategies off others and get motivated to build a strong portfolio. Join hundreds of AAII members within the Allocation Strategies Community and start connecting today.
If you’re looking for other investment topics, we have groups devoted to retirement withdrawals, stock screening, sustainable investing, mutual funds and ETFs, income investing—plus, our newest group on options investing strategies. Visit https://community.aaii.com to learn more and find a community that fits your individual needs.
Field Notes From the Chapters
Remember Mr. Rogers? “It’s a great day in the neighborhood!” That’s the feeling at AAII Chapters. The pandemic triggered an explosion in Zoom webinars, and Zoom triggered an explosion of connecting in new ways. Meetings that could serve 50 people in a church basement started welcoming 200 listeners online. Special interest group (SIG) sessions that struggled to achieve critical mass now host dozens of enthusiasts online. Great speakers and great ideas are getting greater exposure. We now have the opportunity to rethink what chapters and SIGs can accomplish.
We are opening new SIG communities on specialized topics moderated by chapter members. Options Investing Strategies was recently launched, with others to follow. Go to the AAII Community (https://community.aaii.com) to join the groups that spark your interest.
—Hollis Wagenstein-Hurturk, AAII Chapter liaison
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