I am 60 and more interested in capital preservation than gains and it seems that consumer staples are much safer in a down market than the total market or S&P 500.In 2008 the market went down 37% and cons staples only 16% with similar results in other bad years.I realize the gains would be less in a good market.The bogleheads really dismissed the idea with their logic being 5000 stocks are safer than 100 plus.I am still not convinced and would like some thoughts if anyone has any on the subject.I was thinking of going 70% bonds and 30% stocks.The stock portion maybe 10-15% total stock 5% intl and 10-15 % cons staples.Any thoughts?Thanks.