Roth IRA, looking for advice

[12thMan]

I think the Financial Services Fund has some upside right now.

Real Estate will probably pull back some - housing slow down. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 10% or more might not be a bad idea.

As a general rule, only commit what you're comfortable losing if the fund drops, say, 10% or more after you invest.

Think international too.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Real Estate will probably pull back some - housing slow down. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 10% or more might not be a bad idea.

Really? Everything I've heard is the housing slump is ending and most real estate markets are going to see a well-needed boost by the 3rd quarter.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Really? Everything I've heard is the housing slump is ending and most real estate markets are going to see a well-needed boost by the 3rd quarter.

I don't know about a boost in the 3Q. A lot of people say a lot of things.

The housing market has definitely slowed some, not a lot, but some. If the ecomony starts to heat up, Fed raises rates, that won't be favorable for REITs. Not a reason to stay away from them, I'm just more biased toward financials, that's all.