European tilted global equity portfolio with strong value bias and efficient low cost structure
Report created on Apr 21, 2026Risk profile
- Secure Speculative
The risk profile, derived from past market volatility, reflects the level of risk the portfolio is exposed to. This assessment helps align your investments with your financial goals and comfort with market fluctuations.
Diversification profile
- Focused Diversified
The diversification assessment evaluates the spread of investments across asset classes, regions, and sectors. This ensures a balanced mix, reducing risk and maximizing returns by not concentrating in any single area.
Positions
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VE VANGUARD EUROPEAN STOCK INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES
VEUSX - US9220428091 80.00% -
VX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
VXUS - US9219097683 20.00%
This portfolio is a simple two-fund setup holding only stocks. Around 80% sits in a broad European equity index fund, and 20% in a total international ex‑US style ETF, so everything is outside the US. This creates a clear tilt toward Europe while still holding companies from many other regions. A concentrated structure like this is easy to understand and monitor because there are only two moving parts. It also means that nearly all of the portfolio’s ups and downs will be driven by broad non‑US stock markets, not by niche themes or individual companies. The balanced‑risk label and moderate diversification score reflect that mix of broad coverage and regional concentration.
Growth
From 2016 to 2026, $1,000 grew to about $2,455, which is a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.43%. CAGR is like average speed on a road trip: it smooths out all the bumps into one yearly growth number. This return lagged both the US market and the global market, which benefited more from US stocks’ strong decade. The portfolio’s worst peak‑to‑trough fall was about ‑36.7%, slightly deeper and slower to recover than the benchmarks. That level of drawdown is typical for an all‑equity portfolio and shows that while long‑term growth was solid, the ride included significant volatility and required patience during downturns.
Projection
The forward projection uses a Monte Carlo simulation, which essentially runs thousands of “what if” scenarios based on historical patterns. It shakes the return dice 1,000 times and shows a range of possible 15‑year outcomes for $1,000 invested. The median result around $2,777 implies an 8.16% annualized return across simulations, but the wide range from roughly $1,014 to $7,562 highlights uncertainty. Monte Carlo doesn’t predict a single future; it just shows how often different paths appeared when history’s ups and downs were remixed. As always, simulated and past data can’t guarantee what actually happens, but they give a sense of the risk and spread of potential results.
Asset classes
- Stocks 100%
All of this portfolio is in one asset class: stocks. There is no allocation to bonds, cash, or alternatives, so returns are fully tied to equity markets. Equities generally offer higher long‑term growth potential but come with larger swings, which lines up with the recorded drawdowns. Compared to multi‑asset benchmarks that mix in bonds, this all‑stock setup would normally have both higher expected returns and higher volatility. The “balanced” risk label here is driven more by the type of equities held and their regional tilt rather than by mixing in safer assets. The single‑asset‑class focus keeps things straightforward but means diversification is happening only within stocks, not across different asset types.
Sectors
- Financials 23%
- Industrials 20%
- Health Care 12%
- Technology 10%
- Consumer Staples 8%
- Consumer Discretionary 6%
- Basic Materials 6%
- Energy 5%
- Utilities 4%
- Telecommunications 3%
- Real Estate 2%
- Consumer Discretionary 2%
Sector allocation is broad, with financials and industrials taking the lead, followed by meaningful exposure to health care and technology. The spread across ten‑plus sectors suggests the portfolio isn’t overly dependent on one specific industry, which is positive for diversification within equities. Compared with many global benchmarks that are more tech‑heavy, this mix leans toward more traditional economic sectors. That can behave differently when interest rates change or when growth stocks are in or out of favor. For example, a financials‑ and industrials‑heavy mix may respond more directly to the economic cycle, while a lower tech weight might mean the portfolio doesn’t fully capture big tech‑led rallies but can also reduce exposure to their sometimes sharper reversals.
Regions
- Europe Developed 85%
- Asia Developed 3%
- Japan 3%
- Asia Emerging 3%
- North America 3%
- Europe Emerging 1%
- Australasia 1%
- Africa/Middle East 1%
- Latin America 1%
Geographically, the portfolio is clearly dominated by developed Europe at about 85%, with relatively small slices in Asia, Japan, emerging markets, North America, and other regions. This is a strong tilt away from the US versus global benchmarks, where the US typically makes up a large share of market value. As a result, performance will be more tied to European economies, currencies, and policy decisions than a world index. The moderate exposures to Asia, emerging markets, and other regions do add some global flavor but are not large enough to fully balance the European focus. This alignment with European equity benchmarks is structurally consistent, but it does mean global diversification is only partial rather than fully world‑market weighted.
Market capitalization
- Mega-cap 47%
- Large-cap 31%
- Mid-cap 16%
- Small-cap 3%
By market capitalization, nearly half the portfolio is in mega‑cap companies, with another third in large caps, then smaller portions in mid and small caps. This looks similar to many broad index funds, where the biggest global companies tend to dominate the weight. Large and mega caps are often more established businesses, which can bring somewhat more stability, while mid and small caps can add growth potential and extra volatility. Here, the smaller‑company exposure is moderate, so the portfolio keeps some diversification across company sizes without drifting into a heavy small‑cap tilt. Overall, the market‑cap spread is well‑balanced and aligns closely with typical broad equity indices, which supports a diversified core structure.
True holdings
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23 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 0.69%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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SS Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 0.27%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AS ASML Holding N.V. 0.25%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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07 Tencent Holdings Ltd 0.19%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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00 SK Hynix Inc 0.15%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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AZ AstraZeneca PLC 0.14%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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NO Novartis AG 0.14%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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RO Roche Holding AG 0.14%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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99 Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 0.14%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
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HS HSBC Holdings PLC 0.14%
Part of fund(s):- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
- Top 10 total 2.26%
The look‑through view, based on ETF top‑10 holdings only, covers about 2.3% of the portfolio, so it only shows a small visible slice of the underlying companies. Within that slice, there is exposure to well‑known global businesses across semiconductors, technology platforms, and large health care and financial firms. No single name stands out as dominating the portfolio, and there’s no clear sign of heavy overlap between multiple funds driving hidden concentration, at least within this limited top‑10 data. Because only the largest ETF positions are captured, any overlapping exposure further down the holdings lists is not visible here. That means actual overlap may be higher than reported, but nothing in the available data suggests extreme single‑stock concentration.
Factors
Factor exposure shows a notably high tilt toward value at 69%, while size, momentum, quality, and low volatility all sit around neutral levels. Factor exposure is like checking which “traits” the portfolio leans into, such as cheaper valuations (value) or stable earnings (quality). A value tilt means the holdings, on average, are priced more cheaply relative to fundamentals than the broader market. Historically, value stocks have gone through long cycles of underperformance and outperformance, so returns can look very different from growth‑heavy benchmarks. Yield is categorized as low, which fits with a moderate dividend profile rather than an income‑focused strategy. Overall, the key takeaway is a distinct value flavor layered onto otherwise market‑like factor characteristics.
Risk contribution
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VANGUARD EUROPEAN STOCK INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES
Weight: 80.00% 81.6% -
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
Weight: 20.00% 18.4%
Risk contribution shows how much each holding drives the portfolio’s overall volatility, not just how large its weight is. Here, the European index fund at 80% weight contributes about 81.6% of the risk, while the international ETF at 20% weight adds around 18.4%. Those numbers are close to their weights, which means no single holding is delivering outsized risk relative to its size. In some portfolios, a smaller but very volatile asset can punch above its weight in risk terms; that isn’t happening here. Instead, the risk pattern is straightforward: the larger fund primarily sets the tone for ups and downs, with the smaller ETF acting as a secondary but proportionate contributor.
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.
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The risk‑vs‑return chart shows the current mix sitting on or very close to the efficient frontier. The efficient frontier is the curve of portfolios that give the best expected return for each level of risk, using just these holdings in different weights. The current Sharpe ratio of 0.37 is lower than the optimal and minimum‑variance Sharpe of 0.55, but those points lie at nearly the same risk and return numbers, which means any improvement from reweighting is marginal. In practice, this indicates that, given these two funds, the chosen allocation already uses them in an efficient way for its risk level, so the portfolio is structurally well‑aligned from a modern portfolio theory standpoint.
Dividends
- VANGUARD EUROPEAN STOCK INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES 2.80%
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 2.70%
- Weighted yield (per year) 2.78%
The overall dividend yield is about 2.78%, with both funds yielding in the high‑2% range. Dividend yield is the annual cash payout from holdings as a percentage of the portfolio value, like interest on a savings account but less stable. This level of income is consistent with many broad international equity funds, especially those leaning toward value stocks, which often pay moderate dividends. Over time, reinvested dividends can be a meaningful part of total return, even if they don’t look dramatic year‑to‑year. Because the yield here is steady but not unusually high, the portfolio behaves more like a total‑return strategy where both price growth and income matter, rather than one primarily focused on maximizing cash payouts.
Ongoing product costs
- VANGUARD EUROPEAN STOCK INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES 0.08%
- Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares 0.05%
- Weighted costs total (per year) 0.07%
The total expense ratio (TER) for the portfolio is impressively low at around 0.07% per year. TER is the ongoing annual fee charged by funds, expressed as a percentage of assets, and it quietly reduces returns over time. Here, both holdings are low‑cost index products, and the combined cost is well below many actively managed or specialized funds. This low fee level supports better long‑term compounding, because less is being taken out each year. In practical terms, on $10,000 invested, a 0.07% TER means about $7 a year in fund fees, which is very modest. As a structural feature, this cost profile is a strong positive and aligns closely with best practices for keeping investing expenses minimal.
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