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| Ticker | Name | Expense Ratio | Asset Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| VO | Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 4.00% | US Mid Cap |
| IJH | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 5.00% | US Mid Cap |
| IWR | iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF | 19.00% | US Mid Cap |
| VB | Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 5.00% | US Small Cap |
| IJR | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 6.00% | US Small Cap |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 19.00% | US Small Cap |
| SCHA | Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 4.00% | US Small Cap |
| XLY | Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 9.00% | Consumer Discretionary |
| VCR | Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | 10.00% | Consumer Discretionary |
| XLP | Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund | 9.00% | Consumer Staples |
| VDC | Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 10.00% | Consumer Staples |
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