For simplicity of investing, check out this video.  Look up Professor Harold Pollack for additional investing videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm9763iXzm0

The Copernicus is an example portfolio that follows this advice.  Do not be discouraged by the current poor performance of the Copernicus.  The Copernicus was launched just as the bear market began so it is important to be patient and wait for recovery.  It will come eventually.

Lowell