Hi Toof, Re: EFA volatility and AIMing....................
That's part of the reason I chose to divide up the ex US stock markets by different "styles" of ETFs. Stock Funds PIZ EFG SCHC DGS DOL DIM DLS DEM VNQI Cash and Equivalents MMF SNVXX
The first three stock funds are mainly growth oriented. Overall it's given a good balance and reasonable return for the ex US markets. Allocations currently range from PIZ at 12.2% down to VNQI at 7%. Cash and equals add up to around 18% currently.