Roast mode 🔥

A textbook example of playing it too safe with a side of global flavor

Report created on Sep 10, 2025

Risk profile Info

3/7
Cautious
Less risk More risk

Diversification profile Info

5/5
Highly Diversified
Less diversification More diversification

Positions

At first glance, this portfolio screams "I love ETFs and I cannot lie," with a whopping 83.8% in Vanguard and Global X Funds ETFs. Diversification is like seasoning - too much of one flavor and you lose the dish's complexity. While it's commendable to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket, this portfolio's overwhelming lean towards just a couple of ETF providers is akin to seasoning your gourmet meal with just salt and pepper. Broaden your palate.

Growth Info

Historically, this portfolio has strutted a CAGR of 16.17% with a max drawdown of -15.00%, which sounds impressive until you remember this is like bragging about your high school football stats at a college reunion. Sure, it's solid, but the days contributing most to those returns can be counted on your fingers and toes. It's like winning the lottery once and then assuming you'll keep winning.

Projection Info

Monte Carlo simulations sound fancy, but they're really just sophisticated gambling projections. With outcomes swinging from a modest 44.3% to a dreamy 189.1%, the wide range suggests you're as likely to afford a yacht as you are to be coupon-clipping. While 996 out of 1,000 simulations showing positive returns sounds like a sure bet, remember, Monte Carlo is still a roll of the dice, and the house always has an edge.

Asset classes Info

  • Stocks
    83%
  • Cash
    8%
  • Bonds
    6%

With 83% in stocks, 8% in cash, and 6% in bonds, this portfolio is like a tricycle trying to compete in the Tour de France. It's skewed heavily towards equities, making it more a hare in a tortoise race when considering its "cautious" profile. The cash reserve is like keeping an umbrella in the desert - it's not wrong, just oddly cautious. A sprinkle more in bonds might not hurt for balance.

Sectors Info

  • Technology
    22%
  • Financials
    14%
  • Industrials
    9%
  • Consumer Discretionary
    9%
  • Health Care
    8%
  • Telecommunications
    7%
  • Consumer Staples
    5%
  • Energy
    3%
  • Basic Materials
    3%
  • Real Estate
    2%
  • Utilities
    2%

The sector spread is a tech-heavy party at 22%, with financial services trying to keep up at 14%. It's like investing in the future by only watching sci-fi movies. While tech can be the rocket fuel for growth, it can also be the anchor that drags you down when the bubble bursts. Broadening your sector exposure is like adding more genres to your movie collection. It's less exciting but a smarter long-term strategy.

Regions Info

  • North America
    60%
  • Europe Developed
    10%
  • Asia Emerging
    4%
  • Japan
    4%
  • Asia Developed
    3%
  • Australasia
    1%
  • Africa/Middle East
    1%
  • Latin America
    1%

With 60% in North America, this portfolio has a home team bias that's hard to shake. It's like only watching Hollywood movies and ignoring the rest of the world's cinema. Sure, American markets are like blockbuster films, but there's award-winning content elsewhere too. Expanding your geographic exposure is like discovering there's more to movies than just Marvel and Star Wars.

Market capitalization Info

  • Mega-cap
    35%
  • Large-cap
    26%
  • Mid-cap
    15%
  • Small-cap
    5%
  • Micro-cap
    1%

The mega to micro cap spread is like having a friend group that ranges from the high school quarterback to the chess club president - diverse, but with clear favorites. With 35% in mega-caps, this portfolio loves the prom kings of the stock world. However, ignoring the smaller players means missing out on growth stories that could become tomorrow's legends. Embrace more underdogs.

Risk vs. return

This chart shows the Efficient Frontier, calculated using your current assets with different allocation combinations. It highlights the best balance between risk and return based on historical data. "Efficient" portfolios maximize returns for a given risk or minimize risk for a given return. Portfolios below the curve are less efficient. This is informational and not a recommendation to buy or sell any assets.

Click on the colored dots to explore allocations.

The portfolio's current state vs. its more efficient counterpart is like comparing a well-worn path to a high-speed railway. The optimal portfolio promises a smoother ride with potentially better scenery (returns) for the same ticket price (risk). Sticking with the current setup is like refusing to upgrade your flip phone to a smartphone because "it still makes calls." Embrace the upgrade.

Dividends Info

  • Global X Funds 4.40%
  • Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF 4.50%
  • Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares 1.20%
  • Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 2.70%
  • Weighted yield (per year) 1.97%

With a total yield of 1.97%, this portfolio is not exactly a cash cow; it's more like a cash... calf. Relying on dividends here is like expecting a lemonade stand to pay your mortgage. While dividends are a nice sweetener, this portfolio's approach is more about growth than income. If you're looking for steady cash flow, you might want to look beyond just sipping on this lemonade.

Ongoing product costs Info

  • Global X Funds 0.07%
  • Fidelity Govt Cash Rsrvs 0.26%
  • Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF 0.03%
  • Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares 0.03%
  • Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 0.05%
  • Weighted costs total (per year) 0.05%

With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.05%, at least you're not bleeding money on fees. It's like finding a cheap, reliable car that gets you from point A to B without flashy features. However, don't let low costs be the only thing you brag about. It's like being proud of a diet that's only cheap ramen - economical, yes, but lacking in nutrients.

What next?

Ready to invest in this portfolio?

Select a broker that fits your needs and watch for low fees to maximize your returns.

Create your own report?

Join our community!

The information provided on this platform is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or investment advice. Insightfolio does not provide investment advice, personalized recommendations, or guidance regarding the purchase, holding, or sale of financial assets. The tools and content are intended for educational purposes only and are not tailored to individual circumstances, financial needs, or objectives.

Insightfolio assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Users are solely responsible for verifying the information and making independent decisions based on their own research and careful consideration. Use of the platform should not replace consultation with qualified financial professionals.

Investments involve risks. Users should be aware that the value of investments may fluctuate and that past performance is not an indicator of future results. Investment decisions should be based on personal financial goals, risk tolerance, and independent evaluation of relevant information.

Insightfolio does not endorse or guarantee the suitability of any particular financial product, security, or strategy. Any projections, forecasts, or hypothetical scenarios presented on the platform are for illustrative purposes only and are not guarantees of future outcomes.

By accessing the services, information, or content offered by Insightfolio, users acknowledge and agree to these terms of the disclaimer. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

Instrument logos provided by Elbstream.

Help us improve Insightfolio

Your feedback makes a difference! Share your thoughts in our quick survey. Take the survey