Best Index Investment Strategy?

[Adbuster]

Glad I found this forum. Great discussion and advice. Thanks

Here is my first question:

I'm thinking of foregoing active account management and just putting my investments in a portfolio of index funds

Just sold off lots of assets (LVS, DODFX, JAOSX and FLVCX all which have had nice rides) and I'd like to create a strategy with a bit more balance for the long term and one that I can easily fund each month without having to constantly re-tweak the allocation.

Any suggestions for a successful passive indexing portfolio for a $100k chunk and $5k monthly investment?

Should I go with index mutual funds or exchange-traded funds?

I'm 32, OK with some risk, in it for the long term. What percentage of international exposure makes the most sense? Any sound international recommendations?

Thanks!