tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post4642424967583361427..comments2023-10-22T11:30:33.581-04:00Comments on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investor: AAII Presentation -Gross MendelsohnRobert Wasilewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536814650758511673noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-61067239578955883652010-04-13T18:09:01.381-04:002010-04-13T18:09:01.381-04:00I pretty much stay away from alternative investmen...I pretty much stay away from alternative investments because of their high fees. I believe that most investors should have at least 80% invested in low cost index funds. If an individual wants to buy GATEX (options strategy), MERFX (merger fund), or something like ARB Fund (ARBFX) it is strictly their call. Even something like a "green investing" fund is ok (TAN). The total has to be Robert Wasilewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04536814650758511673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-15674062781048963382010-04-13T17:18:27.674-04:002010-04-13T17:18:27.674-04:00Interesting that alternative investments comprise ...Interesting that alternative investments comprise 30% of their recommended portfolio. What alternative investments do you see that might make sense for the DIY investor? Hard to get excited about gold at $1150 an ounce.The Grouchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355057736314451831noreply@blogger.com