Why This Dimensional International ETF Belongs in Every Retiree's Core Portfolio

Retirees seeking international exposure face a trade-off: broad index funds offer diversification but weight every stock equally regardless of quality. That approach can leave retirement portfolios exposed to lower-quality holdings, implying advisers may prefer selective, quality-focused or active tilts to manage income and downside risk.

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Retirees seeking international exposure face a trade-off: broad index funds offer diversification but weight every stock equally regardless of quality. That approach can leave retirement portfolios exposed to lower-quality holdings, implying advisers may prefer selective, quality-focused or active tilts to manage income and downside risk.