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- A 35-year-old investor is starting a Roth IRA with Vanguard, currently invested in VTI, and seeking advice on maximizing portfolio growth given a late start. The investor is open to higher volatility strategies. This reflects a broader trend of individuals taking control of their retirement savings and seeking higher returns, which could lead to increased demand for riskier assets, but the individual impact is minimal.
Currently I'm 35 years old, and starting a Roth IRA brokerage fund with Vanguard. Im essentially starting from scratch ($1500), and will be maxing out the account well before year end (limit is $7500). All of my money is in VTI at this time. Take home is around 5k-6k per month (I'm an automotive tech, so monthly income may vary).
Outside of where I have started, does anyone have a resource a any advice on how to maximize my current self managed portfolio? Looking for a bit of volatility as there is some ground to recover since I'm starting at a bit of an older age.... kinda scared since time isnt on my side.
I plan on opening an additional account with place of work as a match is offered.
If there is any more information I can provide to better help, please let me know. Still a bit green at this.