Bigworld, >> energy. precious metals, water and electric utilities <<
I have some in the Water sector ETFs --> FIW, PHO, and several water related stocks --> BMI, FELE, ROP, WTS. The Energy and Utility sectors I'm real light on though, only OXY and NEE as of now. I have things spread across most other sectors though (link below), and the S+P 500 index ETF. I figure the allocation % in stocks is more important than the actual picks, but have tried to find the best stocks / sectors based on their long term steadiness and trajectory (the 10-15 year charts). I got a little carried away, but each position is relatively small.
Part of the rationale for having so many stocks is to make it too cumbersome to sell, so it encourages long term buy / hold. I figure the S+P 500 portion can be adjusted when necessary. So a total stock allocation range of 15-30%. with individual stocks at 15%, and the S+P 500 index at 0-15% depending on market conditions. It's a plan anyway. As a nervous nellie, i figure having a structured allocation model should help. Worst case I'll have to sit through a crash or bear market with 15% in stocks, but there are always the short ETFs to hedge with if needed. I'd probably use the 1X (SH) to reduce the blow, but only if absolutely necessary.
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