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To: Kirk © who wrote (8432)	12/10/2014 4:27:59 PM
From: Boca_PETE	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10065

Kirk, Do you think that Bogle sees as a game changer the huge drop in oil prices and that USA no longer needs to import oil thanks to our shale production? I would think that one could argue that previous transfers to Saudi Arabia /Iran etc. as payment for oil contained a subsidy to the extent that Saudis overpriced the oil and that subsidy goes away. Perhaps Bogle is seeing some kind of adverse economic impact from this development. P

To: Kirk © who wrote (8432)	12/12/2014 12:07:23 PM
From: Investor2	2 Recommendations Recommended By Boca_PETE Kirk © Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10065

Re: International Equity Allocation I currently have about 10% exposure to international equities. I believe that's a little lower than the recommendation of companies like T.Rowe Price, Schwab, Vanguard, etc. I recognize that it may be a little irrational, but I've always been a little low on international stocks because I feel that my investment benefits the companies in which I invest and I want to benefit the "local guys." Best wishes, I2